Press Releases

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Appoints Sarah Galica to MARTA Board, Advances Transit Expansion Strategy 

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Sarah Galica, Vice President of Transportation at The Home Depot, to serve as DeKalb’s newest representative on the MARTA Board of Directors.…

DeKalb Parks to Host 3rd Annual Fall Festival at E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Farm

DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold its 3rd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1185 Rock Chapel Road,…

Flat Shoals Sewer Improvement Project Community Meeting Canceled

The Flat Shoals Sewer Improvement Project Community Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. The cured in place pipe (CIPP) lining project originally planned…

CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Appoints Dr. Clare Avory as Director of DeKalb Emergency Management Agency

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Dr. Clare Avory as the new Director of DeKalb Emergency Management Agency, a vital step in ensuring public safety and…

Flat Shoals Sewer Improvement Project Begins Nov. 3

Construction to rehabilitate sewer pipesEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Nov. 3, with the launch of the Flat Shoals Sewer Improvement Project. Crews…

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Approves Feasibility Study for Countywide Community Land Trust

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has approved $122,000 to fund a feasibility study to create a DeKalb County Community Land Trust, a critical step toward expanding affordable housing and…

DeKalb County CEO and Interim Police Chief Join Regional Leaders in Honoring Officer David Rose

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Interim Police Chief Gregory Padrick joined regional law enforcement leaders at the Atlanta Police Foundation’s annual Crime Is…

DeKalb Parks and Park Pride to Host Biffle Park Ribbon Cutting for New Playground Oct. 25

DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and Park Pride will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Biffle Park, 5221 Biffle Rd. Stone Mountain,…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet October 16, 2025

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 - A & B, Decatur, GA…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Reminders: Early Voting Locations and Key Dates for November 2025 Municipal General/Special Election

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is reminding voters about upcoming early voting details, drop box locations, and other key dates related to the Nov. 4 Municipal General/Special…