Chief Executive Officer

DeKalb County Hosts

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CEO SNAP Letters to Federal Leaders

CEO Cochran-Johnson formally expressed her concerns to federal and state leaders, including Georgia’s congressional delegation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging immediate federal intervention to protect vulnerable residents who rely on SNAP and HUD Section 8 housing vouchers.

CEO SNAP Letter to President Trump

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Third Quarter 2025 Town Hall

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson hosted the 2025 State of the County: Third Quarter Town Hall, bringing residents, county leaders, and community partners together

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Data Center Town Hall

DeKalb County Hosts Data Center Town Hall to Inform and Engage Residents

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2025 DeKalb County Small Business Summit

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson hosted the 2025 DeKalb County Small Business Summit at the Emory Conference Center Hotel, drawing hundreds of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Co-hosted by Decide DeKalb and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, the event highlighted strategies for navigating uncertain economic times, securing funding, and doing business with the County.