Press Releases

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to Host Virtual Women’s History Month Event

On Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 3 p.m., Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will host a virtual event honoring those women who have made significant contributions to the 5th Commission District in DeKalb…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Partners with American Red Cross

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 31 and in the month of May at various…

DeKalb Commissioner Robert Patrick to Hold Virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall for Spanish Speakers

Residents in DeKalb County continue to experience a rise in COVID-19 cases. In District 1, there are underserved communities that need resources and information that allows them to make informed…

DeKalb to Distribute 3,600 Boxes of Produce and Chicken during its Easter Food Distribution

DeKalb County Government and the Easter Bunny will join forces this weekend to distribute 3,600 COVID-19 Care Baskets during the county’s monthly food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity…

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Drive-thru Easter Egg & Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host its third Annual Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza on April 3, from noon to 2 p.m. at Exchange Park, 2771 Columbia Drive,…

Commissioner Larry Johnson to Host Annual Community Cleanups

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host his annual Spring community cleanups for the south DeKalb community beginning at 9:30 a.m. each Saturday starting March 27 through April 24.  …

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Unofficial Results for Clarkston City Council Special Election

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has completed preliminary tabulations for the special election to fill the unexpired term of Yterenickia “YT” Bell on the Clarkston City…

DeKalb Hosts Virtual Workshop for Parents and Stakeholders

The DeKalb Human Services Department will host a virtual workshop for parents and other stakeholders on March 24, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the potential impact of trauma and stress on students…

DeKalb County Ethics Board to Meet March 18 (REVISED)

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. 

The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677.

Join by…

DeKalb Parks to Participate in Atlanta Science Festival

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will participate virtually in the Atlanta Science Festival on March 13-27, 2021. DeKalb Park Ranger’s will offer a virtual…