February 29, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
DeKalb County has a new Veterans Service Officer.
Erica Degni was recently named to the position succeeding former Veterans Service Officer Bill Rutherford who resigned due to health reasons.
Degni was introduced to the county commission Monday night during its regular monthly meeting by County Mayor Matt Adcock who hired her.
Originally from New York, Degni’s family lives in Florida but she and her husband, who is from Mississippi, retired from Maryland and decided to move to DeKalb County while looking for a new home. “We were looking for property and what we wanted and found a place right here in DeKalb County,” said Degni.
A retired veteran, Degni served 24 years in the US Army and did Intelligence in computers. She and her husband left the service five years ago and they have been in DeKalb County for more than three years.
Degni got the Veterans Service Officer job in January and since has gone through training. She is now in the office every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and is anxious to meet local veterans and help them with what they need.
The Veterans Service Office is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and although not required appointments are encouraged. The phone number is 615-597-3003.