Press Releases

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to Host Panel Discussion for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

On Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by hosting a virtual panel discussion aimed at increasing HIV/AIDS awareness and…

DeKalb Commissioners Unanimously Approve Location of Memorial Honoring Congressman John Lewis

Recently, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to designate a location for the future home of a memorial honoring Congressman John Lewis.

The former site of the Lost Cause…

DeKalb Expands Training Grants for Job Seekers

DeKalb County has allocated $1 million to provide one-time grants of up to $1,500 for eligible students to cover living expenses, including mortgage assistance, food, transportation and utilities.…

DeKalb Watershed Management Announces Art Calendar Contest Winners

For the past 16 years, DeKalb Watershed Management has sponsored the Art Calendar Contest. The contest aims to promote awareness of the importance of water for a healthy way of life and sustainable…

DeKalb County Police Athletic League to Host Second Annual Gaming with A Cop Event

The DeKalb County Police Athletic League (PAL Plus) will host its second annual Gaming with a Cop competition. The virtual event will be Monday, February 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Open to…

Thurman Road Lane Closure Begins on Feb. 2

On Feb. 2, the southbound lane along Thurman Road, between Old McDonough Road and Wilburn Road, will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while crews work to rehabilitate 195 linear feet of ductile-iron…

Commissioner Larry Johnson and National Association of Counties Met with President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors

As the 1st Vice President of National Association of Counties, Commissioner Larry Johnson and the National Association of Counties (NACo) met with President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Moderate Community Conversation on Human Trafficking

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will partner with the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA) to moderate a discussion aimed at providing background, understanding, information…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host Town Hall Outlining the Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a special town hall to inform residents about the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill passed by the U. S. Congress in December 2020.…

Section of Kirk Road to be Closed Feb. 15-19

Kirk Road, between Avery Street and South Candler Street, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Monday, Feb. 15, to Friday, Feb. 19, to facilitate the installation of a sewer liner at 329…