DeKalb County has accepted a joint federal and state grant that will provide various services to senior citizens.

The $1.68 million grant requires a $132,000 match from the county to pay for transportation, meals, personal care and other services in the aging/nutrition program. The funding covers expenses for a year, starting on July 1.

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Tracy Woodard from InTown Cares (left) and Lauren Hopper from Mercy Care organization work with residents at the Copperton Street encampment in August 2024. 
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

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