Press Releases

DeKalb County Police Department to Hold One-Stop Hiring Event

Candidates could leave with a conditional offer!The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) will hold a one-stop hiring event on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tobie Grant Recreation…

Tonza Clark Appointed as DeKalb County Director of Code Compliance and Enforcement

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced the appointment of Tonza Clark as the new Director of Code Compliance and Enforcement. In this capacity, she will lead countywide efforts to…

Commissioner Spears to Host 2nd Annual “State of DeKalb Animals” Address

SODA 2025 to Highlight Progress in Animal Wellbeing and Cross-Sector Collaboration Commissioner Michelle Long Spears of DeKalb County District 2 is pleased to announce that registration is now…

DeKalb County Celebrates Earth Day 2025

DeKalb County recognizes and celebrates the history of Earth Day and the modern environmental movement, recognizing that all forms of life on Earth maintain an inherent right to a healthy,…

DeKalb Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720…

DeKalb County Police Launch Safety Checkpoints in High-Traffic, High Crime Areas to Deter Crime and Reduce Traffic Fatalities as Part of “Operation Safe Streets”

Homicides Down Nearly 49 Percent Year-Over-Year as County Ramps Up Enforcement As part of an aggressive countywide effort to crack down on crime and reckless driving, the DeKalb County Police…

Roman Court Sewer Improvement Project Begins April 28

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structuresEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, April 28, with the launch of the Roman Court Sewer…

DeKalb County CEO Hosts First Annual Mayors Retreat

Recently, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson hosted her first annual Mayors Retreat, held at Emory University’s Miller-Ward Alumni House.The event was a full day working session, bringing…

Rosewood Road Water Main Replacement Project Begins April 22

Construction to install new water mainEfforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Tuesday, April 22 with the launch of the Rosewood Road  Water Main…

DeKalb County Hosts “Spring Forward” Beautification and Code Compliance Town Hall

Today, DeKalb County hosted it’s “Spring Forward” Beautification and Code Compliance Town Hall. DeKalb County’s goal is to strengthen community pride, promote clean environments, and encourage…