Press Releases

DeKalb County Announces the Return of Summer Food Program for 2025

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is pleased to partner with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and the Happy Helping Program to provide food via…

Partial Road Closure planned for 710 East Ponce de Leon Ave

On Thursday, March 6, DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews will begin work to repair the sewer lateral at 710 East Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur. A partial road closure will be…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Wednesday night, March 5

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on Wed., Mar. 5, starting at 8 p.m.:•    Frontline Response International…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, March 10

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road,…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet March 10

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.The public can attend the meeting virtually at https…

DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to Meet on March 13

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday and Sunday nights, March 1 and 2

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on Sat. and Sun, Mar. 1 and 2, starting at 8 p.m.:•    Frontline Response…

DeKalb County Board Approves CEO’s Historic Infrastructure Plan, Largest Capital Investment in County History

Today, DeKalb County made history. Less than 60 days into her administration, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson secured the Board of Commissioner approval for a $4.27 billion infrastructure investment,…

DeKalb County CEO Takes Bold, Unwavering Action to Strengthen Public Safety: Increased Pay for Police Officers Effective March 1

Less than 60 days into office, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has delivered on her commitment to public safety, making historic investments in the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD).…

Reginald D. Wells Appointed as DeKalb County’s Director of Watershed Management

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced the appointment of Reginald D. Wells as the new Director of Watershed Management, following the retirement of longtime director David Hayes.…