The people involved in keeping you safe in Dekalb County will see more money in their paychecks come November.

Dekalb County CEO Michael Thurmond tells WSB Radio "it's a recognition that we appreciate the work that they do."

The pay increase is four percent for Police, Fire, 9-11 Operators, members of the SWAT team, and those who work in the Medical Examiners office.

The money comes at a good time, right before Christmas. Thurmond tells WSB "These salaries will be in the paychecks

of our men and women in uniform in the 1st pay period of November 2018."