Press Releases

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections Certifies March 12 Presidential Preference Primary

On March 18, the Board of Registration and Elections (BRE) certified the results of the March 12, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary (PPP).  During the PPP Election, more than 56,358…

Cobb Fowler South Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project Public Information Open House Set for March 19

Construction to upsize sewer linesEfforts to improve service capacity throughout DeKalb County will continue with the launch of the Cobb Fowler South Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project. Crews will…

CEO Thurmond Appoints New Chief Communications Officer

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces the promotion of Andrew Cauthen to chief communications officer. Cauthen, who will serve as the county chief communications officer, has been with…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet March 18

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business and certification of election …

Registration Now Open for Commissioner Spears’ State of DeKalb Animals (SoDA) Address and Luncheon

DeKalb County decision makers, subject matter experts and advocates to gather  Commissioner Michelle Long Spears of DeKalb County’s District 2, in collaboration with the DeKalb Board of…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet March 21, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Dr., Decatur,…

Cobb Fowler South Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project Public Information Open House Set for March 19

Construction to upsize sewer linesEfforts to improve service capacity throughout DeKalb County will continue with the launch of the Cobb Fowler South Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project. Crews will…

DeKalb Regional Land Bank to Meet March 14

The DeKalb Regional Land Bank will meet on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 2-4 p.m.The meeting will be held in person at 178 Sam St., in Room A3400 A and via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/…

DKPD to Host 2024 Youth Academy

Participation is free The DeKalb County Police Department will host the 2024 Youth Academy on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Police Headquarters, 1960 W. Exchange Pl., Tucker, Ga. This is…

CEO Michael Thurmond Recognized as Georgia Public Library Champion of the Year

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond was recognized March 11 as the 2023 Georgia Public Library Champion of the Year.“I am honored and humbled to be recognized as a champion for Georgia libraries,” CEO…