Ellis announces re-election bid in DeKalb

DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis announced Wednesday that he will run for re-election to office.

Ellis, who was a county commissioner before being elected to the chief executive spot in 2008, kicked off his campaign in an event in downtown Decatur.

Events and updates for his re-election will be available online at www.burrellellis.com.

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