County attorney: complaint filed in DeKalb Superior Court, judge assigned

County Attorney Terry Phillips said DeKalb County filed a civil complaint this morning alleging breach of the 2021 real-estate exchange agreement and seeking appropriate remedies through the court.

"That lawsuit has civil action file number 26 c v 8718," Phillips said, and he added he understood the judge assigned to the filing was Josh Geller. Phillips said the complaint alleges failure to construct promised park improvements and to make green-space payments and that the amount of recovery will be determined through litigation.

Phillips said the county remains open to a lawful and amicable resolution but will use the courts to enforce the county's contractual rights if necessary. He urged reporters to consult the public complaint on file in the Superior Court clerk's office for the county's formal position and attachments.