 the people that respond to calls in the city of Baxter to be looked upon as professionals and people that are there to help. Ray is expected to take over the role later this week. Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity's merger with the DeKalb County unit has taken longer than expected. The organization announced they would be servicing DeKalb County in March of last year. Director of Development Allison Smith says the merger has slowed because of the legal paperwork needed when monies moved as is property.