2021 property tax collections exceed 95%

April 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

More than 95% of the DeKalb County property taxes owed for 2021 have been collected by the Trustee’s Office and notices are going out Friday to those still delinquent.

During Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, Trustee Sean Driver informed the county commission that for the 2021 tax year, 95.64% of the property taxes had been collected as of Monday, April 25. That is a little better than the 95.49% collection for 2020 taxes one year ago on the same date.

“We are proud of that. It means we have met budget for the 6% delinquency rate,” said Driver.

“Friday we will be mailing a reminder to those who have not paid 2021 taxes,” he added.

2021 property taxes were due February 28, 2022. Unpaid taxes are still owed and are accruing an interest and penalty.

For budgeting purposes, the county usually projects a 94% collection rate with a 6% delinquency.

April 27, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Early voting will come to a close Thursday, April 28 for the May 3 DeKalb County Democratic and Republican Primaries.

The last day for early voting will be Thursday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the DeKalb County Courthouse.

A total of 130 people voted Wednesday which brings the 12-day total of early voting to 1,625 including 1,539 in person and 86 by absentee. Through Wednesday, the DeKalb County Republican Primary turnout has totaled 1,052 compared to 573 for the Democratic Primary.

During the four hour early voting period on Wednesday, 130 voted including 120 in person and 10 by absentee. A total of 86 voted in the DeKalb County Republican Primary and 44 in the Democratic Primary.

To vote early or on Election Day, DeKalb County voters need to bring valid photo identification to the polls. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee state government or the federal government is acceptable even if it’s expired. College student IDs are not acceptable. For more information about what types of ID are acceptable and other election details, visit GoVoteTN.gov.

Completed absentee by-mail ballots must be returned by mail to the DeKalb County Election Commission. Ballots must be received before the polls close on Election Day, Tuesday, May 3.

For more information about early voting or other election information, visit GoVoteTN.gov or contact the DeKalb County Election Commission at 615-597-4146.

April 27, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition encourages DeKalb County residents to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (Saturday, April 30) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The public will be provided the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharp instruments, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

DeKalb Prevention Coalition will have two locations this year: Smithville City Hall and the Alexandria Police Department.

The Coalition will also have FREE medication lock boxes and prevention information bags.

For more information about this years RX Take Back event please follow the DeKalb Prevention Coalition facebook page, email dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com or call/ text the Coalition @ (615)- 580-9290.

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