Why the hell is a county government in the statewide news this much?

Today’s DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meeting devolved into chaos, with the majority of the seven-member commission walking out — and the CEO threatening to legally force their return. Four commissioners left the meeting, complaining about the way Chief Executive Office Vernon Jones was running it.

DeKalb is no longer my home, which should make me feel relieved, but doesn’t. At least one person I know who lives there has suggested impeaching Vernon. In the meantime, here’s some reading material for you.

h/t Griftdrift and Peachtree Screed