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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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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