DeKalb County is trying to help its small businesses as they face significant economic uncertainty

Decide DeKalb Development Authority is now accepting applications for the Kensington Tax Allocation District (TAD). Dorian DeBarr, president of the Decide DeKalb Development Authority, discusses the goals of the program and application criteria. (Courtesy of Dorian DeBarr)

DeKalb County is trying to help some of its small businesses. It comes at a time of significant economic uncertainty, from inflation to tariffs to labor issues.

Dorian DeBarr, the president of Decide DeKalb, the county’s economic development arm, is working with employers to hear their concerns and identify what more the county can do.

Decide DeKalb is launching a small business loan and technical assistance fund to help small businesses through this time.