DeKalb County has hired Charles Whatley to manage its economic development office. Mr. Whatley formerly managed the Atlanta Development Authority. He has an undergraduate degree in economics from Yale University and a master’s in economics from Georgia Tech. The DeKalb Office of Economic Development offers a wide array of services to facilitate the success of small business. You can learn more about the DeKalb Office of Economic Development here.
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