Press Releases

DeKalb Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720…

DeKalb County Police Launch Safety Checkpoints in High-Traffic, High Crime Areas to Deter Crime and Reduce Traffic Fatalities as Part of “Operation Safe Streets”

Homicides Down Nearly 49 Percent Year-Over-Year as County Ramps Up Enforcement As part of an aggressive countywide effort to crack down on crime and reckless driving, the DeKalb County Police…

Roman Court Sewer Improvement Project Begins April 28

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structuresEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, April 28, with the launch of the Roman Court Sewer…

DeKalb County CEO Hosts First Annual Mayors Retreat

Recently, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson hosted her first annual Mayors Retreat, held at Emory University’s Miller-Ward Alumni House.The event was a full day working session, bringing…

Rosewood Road Water Main Replacement Project Begins April 22

Construction to install new water mainEfforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Tuesday, April 22 with the launch of the Rosewood Road  Water Main…

DeKalb County Hosts “Spring Forward” Beautification and Code Compliance Town Hall

Today, DeKalb County hosted it’s “Spring Forward” Beautification and Code Compliance Town Hall. DeKalb County’s goal is to strengthen community pride, promote clean environments, and encourage…

DeKalb County Announces 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program

Registration is now open!DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, along with the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and WorkSource DeKalb, is excited to launch the 2025 DeKalb Summer Youth…

2nd and 3rd Avenue Sewer Improvement Project Begins April 21

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structuresEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, April 21, with the launch of the 2nd and 3rd Avenue Sewer…

DeKalb County CEO Announces $4 Million in Federal Funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announces $4 million in federal aid funds issued by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for two DeKalb County transportation projects.In the Spring of…

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson to Host "Community Connection” Breakfast Meeting with Special Guest Speaker Maria Houser

District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson, who assumed office on January 1, 2025, will host the first of her three quarterly Community Connection breakfast meetings for 2025. The event will take place…