Press Releases

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…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Two Temporary Election Day Polling Location Changes for June 17

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections Approve Emergency Polling Place Relocations Due to Ongoing DeKalb County School ConstructionDeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is…

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Delivered Inaugural Employee State of the County Address

 DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson delivered her inaugural Employee State of the County address to more than 1,000 DeKalb County employees and stakeholders. CEO…

DeKalb County Invests in Stronger EMS System, Expands Ambulance Services

DeKalb County has taken meaningful action to improve emergency medical services, resulting in faster response times and increased ambulance availability for residents. In February 2024, the…