Shiroki North America Participates in Weight Loss Challenge

April 24, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Employees at Shiroki North America recently participated in their second 12 week worksite wellness challenge with the DeKalb County Health Department. During the 12 week challenge, employees learned about portion control, calorie labeling at restaurants, and how to eat right when money is tight. Forty-eight employees participated in this challenge and lost over 300 pounds as a group, with the top male and female receiving prizes for their efforts.

By taking on this challenge, Shiroki North America is encouraging their employees to live healthy and happy lives. This is the second year Shiroki has partnered with the DeKalb County Health Department to sponsor a worksite wellness challenge. DCHD Staff would like to congratulate everyone who participated.

If you have questions about the worksite wellness program or are interested in hosting your own, call the DeKalb County Health Department at 615-597-7599.

April 23, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

How about a cute little kitten to cuddle up with?

Meet “Squeaker”, the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pet of the Week”

“This little gal is a 6 weeks old domestic short haired tabby and full of spunk. She loves to run, jump, and chase toys but she is just as comfortable sitting in your lap for a snooze. Squeaker eats well on her own, both soft food and dry food.  She is also doing well with her litter box training. Squeaker is ready to go to her new home and I’m sure she won’t be here long,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

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Sound great to you? Come and meet her today! Visit the shelter or call @ 615-597-1363.

The shelter, located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive, is open Thursday and Friday from noon until 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.

April 23, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Good news from the Trustee’s Office

2018 property tax collections have exceeded budget projections.

During Monday night’s county commission meeting, Trustee Sean Driver said as of Monday, April 22, 94.75% of the 2018 property taxes had been collected of the $9.1 million to be collected which includes property, residential, commercial, personal, and public utility taxes. That is just below 95% collections  of 2017 property taxes through April 22, 2018.

Each year for budgetary purposes, the county projects collections at 94%  with a 6% delinquency rate.

Total assets and liabilities match as of April 22 at $28.4 million.

Penalties are now accruing on 2018 taxes which were not paid by the February 28 deadline. Any 2017 unpaid taxes have now been turned over to the Chancery Court for collection.

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