Press Releases

DeKalb for Seniors Inc. Presents “Satin Gloves & Secrets,” A Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser at the Lou Walker Senior Center

DeKalb for Seniors Inc. invites the community to step back into the glamour of the 1920s for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, music, and mystery at “Satin Gloves & Secrets: A Valentine’s…

DeKalb County Alerts Residents to Increase in Flu-Related 911 Calls

County emergency medical partner AMR reports 60% rise and shares guidance on when to seek emergency care DeKalb County is alerting residents to a significant increase in flu-related emergency…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet January 8, 2026

The DeKalb County Board of Registration & Elections (DeKalb BRE) will hold their Scheduled Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting normal business. This…

DeKalb Warming Centers Open December 29th - 31st

FINAL 3MEDIA CONTACTS:•    Cary Hollis, Deputy Director, DEMA, chollis@dekalbcountyga.gov, 404-713-0055•    Quinn Hudson, Senior Communications Consultant,…

DeKalb Warming Centers Open December 19th

FINALMEDIA CONTACTS:•    Dionne A. Smith, Chief of Communications, dasmith@dekalbcountyga.gov, 470-889-7360 (c)•    Sloan Turner, Communications Manager,…

DeKalb CEO Appoints Darnell Fullum as Director of Public Safety

Today, DeKalb County announced the appointment of Darnell D. Fullum as Director of Public Safety, bringing more than 38 years of distinguished fire service and public safety leadership to the role.“…

DeKalb County CEO Signs Executive Order Transitioning County Government to Post-Emergency Work Plan

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, today signed Executive Order No. 2025-8, formally confirming the end of the County’s COVID-19 state of emergency and outlining…

DeKalb County Announces Retirement of Long-Serving Leaders in Human Resources and Public Works

Toady, DeKalb County announced the retirement of two distinguished department heads whose leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on County government and the residents it serves, Benita…

Spirit of DeKalb Awards Gala Raises Funds to Fight Food Insecurity

Community leaders, nonprofit partners, and residents gathered on Saturday, December 13, for the Spirit of DeKalb Awards, an annual gala celebrating service, leadership, and compassion across DeKalb…

DeKalb County Announces Retirement of Director of Public Safety Joseph Lumpkin

Today, DeKalb County announced the retirement of Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Public Safety, Joseph H. “Jack” Lumpkin, Sr. Director Lumpkin has served DeKalb County with distinction…