Press Releases

CEO Cochran-Johnson Delivers on Her Promise to South DeKalb with $28.9M Candler Crossing Project

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the launch of the $28.9 million Candler Crossing development, a transformative project set to restore vitality to the Candler Road corridor,…

DeKalb Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station,…

Cliff Valley Sewer Improvement Project Begins Oct. 13

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 13, with the launch of the Cliff Valley Sewer Improvement Project. In total, crews will replace approximately 4,…

DeKalb County Shares GoFundMe to Support the Family of Fallen Firefighter Fant

On 9/11, we honor all first responders while remembering Firefighter Fant’s sacrifice.DeKalb County is mourning the tragic loss of Master Firefighter Preston Fant, a 21-year veteran of DeKalb County…

DeKalb County Mourns the Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter Preston Fant

DeKalb County is mourning the tragic loss of Firefighter Preston Fant, a 21-year veteran of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, who died in the line of duty on Monday while battling a commercial structure…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet September 18, 2025

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 - A & B,…

2nd and 3rd Avenue Sewer Improvement Project Road Closure Through Oct. 30

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structures As the result of the infrastructure upgrades being completed on 2nd and 3rd Avenues, please be advised of the following road closures:…

DeKalb to Hold Parks Citizen Advisory Board Meeting Sept. 15

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Monday, September 15, at 6 p.m. at the Porter Sanford III…

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Hosts Fifth Small Business Summit, Her First as CEO

Hundreds of Entrepreneurs Gather for Networking, Learning, and Growth OpportunitiesHundreds of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders gathered yesterday at the Emory Conference…

DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Announces the World Planning Day Middle School Art Contest

The DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department is proud to announce the debut of the World Planning Day Middle School Art Contest. The contest invites contestants enrolled in DeKalb…