DeKalb seeks code enforcement volunteers

DeKalb County is looking for resident volunteers to help identify and report code violations.

The four hours of training for the Neighborhood Ambassador program will begin on April 23 and includes information such as an overview of code violations and DeKalb’s illegal sign ordinance.

Volunteers are needed to help because the county has just 25 code enforcement officers in the field to serve about 700,000 residents.

Applications for the program are at www.onedekalb.com. More information: 404-687-3700.

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