Press Releases

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host 3rd Annual Lock-in for Life on December 10, 2021

Event to feature interactive panel discussions, food, bonding and mentors to support teen males

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will partner with the DeKalb County School District and the…

DeKalb Offers $100 for Vaccinations at Old K-Mart in Doraville on Saturday, Dec. 4

Vaccination event focuses on Buford Highway’s multicultural community

DeKalb County will give a $100 prepaid debit card to everyone who receives a COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday, Dec. 4.

“DeKalb…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet Dec. 6

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at noon.

This meeting will be conducted via…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Dec. 6

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom).

To listen in on the meeting,…

Ten Things to Know Before Voting in the Nov. 30 Runoff

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections shares Nov. 30 General/Special Municipal Election runoff reminders

DeKalb County voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their voting…

Water Infrastructure Inspection Project Begins Nov. 29

Crews to inspect 75,000 water valves and fire hydrants countywide

The Department of Watershed Management has initiated a project to assess the condition and proper operation of water valves and fire…

DeKalb to Hold Virtual Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Meeting Dec. 9

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual public meeting to present a 10-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6…

DeKalb’s Tenant-Landlord Assistance Program to Stop Taking New Applications Nov. 24

Ninety-one percent of funds committed

Due to the limited amount of remaining funds and the large number of pending applications, DeKalb County announced today that it is suspending the acceptance of…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and The Covenant Church Host the ‘Operation Bundle’ Coat Drive

DeKalb residents are encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with The Covenant…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Sponsors Thanksgiving Food Distributions and Vaccination Events

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw is sponsoring two Thanksgiving food distribution events and one COVID-19 and flu vaccination event on Saturday, Nov. 20.

“I could not have…