Press Releases

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Reaffirms Support for Peaceful Protest, Launches Full Review of Protest Response

Following recent protests on Chamblee-Tucker Road and across the region, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the right to lawful protest while…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, June 23

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a finance committee meeting on Mon., June 23, 2025,  at 4 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. The meetings will be held…

DeKalb County CARES Program Getting Results for Low-income Families With Plumbing Problems

$5 Million Federal Program Fully Committed DeKalb County has fully committed a $5 million federal grant to assisting low- to moderate-income households by providing no-cost plumbing repairs,…

DeKalb County Affirms Right to Peaceful Protest, Urges Compliance with Law Amid Ongoing Demonstrations

In response to protest activity near Embry Village, DeKalb County leadership today reaffirmed the County’s commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and…

DeKalb County CEO Issues Statement Regarding the Tragic Loss of Tomika Pullins and Dior Scott

At around 2:48 p.m., June 13, DeKalb County Police responded to a call of a double shooting at the Forest of Columbia Apartments in the 2500 block of Columbia Drive. When officers arrived, they found…

DeKalb Announces Proposed Property Tax Increase

Benchmark millage rates remain flatThe DeKalb County Governing Authority approved a tentative 2025 millage rate of 12.427 mills and will hold three public hearings to allow the public an opportunity…

Super District 7 Partners with Super District 6 to Host Central Region Townhall

DeKalb County Super District 7 Commissioner LaDena Bolton, in partnership with Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, will host a Central Region Townhall on Wednesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the…

Two Positive Rabies Cases Reported in DeKalb County

Cats tested positive near Doraville and St. MountainTwo positive rabies cased were reported in DeKalb County, both involving dead cats:  June 11, 2025, at 3745 Maryland Dr., Doraville, 30340June…

Water Restored to Customers near Broken Water Main at Terry Mill Road and Glenwood Road

Update 8:15 a.m.DeKalb County crews have restored water service to customers impacted by the 10” broken water main damaged by contractors working near the intersection of Terry Mill Road and Glenwood…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet June 18, 2025

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Note, in observance of Juneteenth, the meeting is on Wednesday. The…