Press Releases

Youth Basketball and Cheerleading Registration Open

Registration ends Oct. 31

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs youth basketball   and cheerleading program registration is now open until Oct. 31.

County youth ages 5 to…

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to Host District 5 SPLOST Town Hall Meeting

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will host an informational town hall meeting focused on educating citizens about the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (…

DeKalb Department of Innovation & Technology Ranked No. 2 in Nation

DeKalb County Government has won national recognition as a top national leader in the innovative use of technology, including its work in enhancing the county’s cyber security.

The Center for…

Mystery Valley Golf Course Opens Renovated Greens for Play Sept. 2

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will officially open play on their newly renovated putting greens at Mystery Valley Golf Club, 6094 Shadow Rock Drive, Lithonia…

East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center to Host Community Family Game Night Sept. 1

The East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center will host a Community Family Game Night on Friday, September 1, 4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain, Ga., from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm.

The Community…

DeKalb Charter Review Commission Notice and Agenda of August 24 Meeting

The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will be meeting Thursday, August 24, at 6:00 p.m. to continue to review sections of the County Organizational Act.

The meetings will be held in person at…

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Water Main Break on Evans Mill Road

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews are working to a repair a 6-inch-diameter water main break along Evans Mill Road near Mall Parkway.

Customers in the area may experience…

DeKalb Parks Seeks Volunteers for Mystery Valley Golf Club and Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Club

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs is seeking volunteers to assist at the Mystery Valley Golf Club and Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Club now until vacancies are filled.

All…

CEO Thurmond Proposes $1 Billion EHOST Tax Cut for DeKalb Homeowners

Voters could approve tax relief during November referendum; plan will improve housing affordability and counter gentrification
 

DECATUR, Ga. – Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond…

DeKalb County Districts 6 & 7 Announce SPLOST II Community Meeting

Community participation encouraged for funding allocations on SPLOST II categories as referendum will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot.

On Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, Super District 6 Commissioner Ted…