Press Releases

This is an opportunity for DeKalb County residents to learn how their police department works. During the four-week virtual program, which will begin August 24, participants will be given a departmental overview, which will include crisis intervention, police scenarios, use of force policies, and more. Participants must be at least 21 years old, live or work in DeKalb County, possess no prior felonies and consent to a background check.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677. Join by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493.

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel at https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23.

The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will be meeting Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held via Zoom at: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/81329771170 or Telephone: Dial: US 602 333 0032 USA 8882709936 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 217687

On Saturday, July 16, Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, in partnership with Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks, and DeKalb School District Board Chairwoman Vickie Turner and board member Dr. Joyce Morley and, will host the 2nd Annual Back-to-School event with giveaways, health screenings and a $100 gift card for individuals who receive a COVID-19 vaccination while supplies last.