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Danny Hale Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss Being DeKalb County Road Superintendent

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Ben Rodgers sits down with Danny Hale, DeKalb County Road Superintendent, to talk about the challenges and rewards of keeping the county’s roads in shape. Danny shares how his background in excavation led him to public service, how he navigated tight budgets when first elected in 2018, and what he’s learned managing road projects and staff during his second term. Listeners get an inside look at the dedication it takes to keep DeKalb County moving forward.

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