Press Releases

DeKalb Parks to Host Virtual Peaceland Park Master Plan Public Meeting June 21

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a third virtual public master planning meeting Wednesday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m.

The community is invited to…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Partners with Latin American Association for Small Business Training & Food Distribution

Partnership to support small business stabilization and eliminate food insecurities

 

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with the Latin American Association (…

Alameda Trail Water Line Replacement Project Begins July 5

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Wednesday, July 5, with the launch of the Alameda Trail Water Main Replacement Project. 

Crews will install 13,100…

DeKalb CEO Thurmond Announces $1.8 Million Plan to Reopen Intrenchment Creek Park

Park closed in March 2023 for safety reasons

 

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces a $1.8 million plan to reopen Intrenchment Creek Park on Bouldercrest Road Southeast.

The funding…

DeKalb County Police Department to Host Lock Out Event

Free Locks to DeKalb Residents that Meet Criteria

 

The DeKalb County Police Department will be hosting a “Lock Out Event” to distribute Kia steering wheel locks to DeKalb County residents…

Thompson Mill Water Main Replacement Project Begins June 12

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue on Monday, June 12, with the launch of the Thompson Mill Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace 10,760 linear…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet Virtually June 12

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/…

DeKalb’s Girls’ Clubhouse to Provide Female Youth with Leadership and Communication Skills

The DeKalb Human Services Department’s Office of Youth Services is accepting applications for Girls’ Clubhouse, a program designed to expose DeKalb County female students to personal, social and…

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to Meet on June 8

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 4:30 P.M. This is…

Commissioner Bradshaw Announces the Kickoff of R.I.S.E. UP Programs’ 2023 Summer Cohort of Young Boys of Color

DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw announces the launch of the 2023 R.I.S.E. UP Programs’ summer cohort of young boys of color on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  R.I.S.E. UP is a Young Men’s…