Press Releases

E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Farm to Launch Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering DeKalb County’s youth for a sustainable future Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, in partnership with the DeKalb County Human Services Department and the…

East Ponce de Leon Avenue Lane Closure Begins on Feb. 26

On Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m., crews will begin restriping the lanes on East Ponce de Leon Avenue, just north of DeKalb Industrial Way. The work, which will take approximately two days, is part of…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday, Feb. 24

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Sat., Feb. 24, starting at 8 p.m. to use at the following locations:Fire Station 3, 100 N.…

DeKalb County to Celebrate D-Day 80th Anniversary with Air Show and Open House on May 11

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) will host Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House on May 11 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day, June 6, 1944, in World War II on which Allied…

Night Work to Take Place on North Decatur Road Feb. 25-March 1

On Sunday, Feb. 25, construction crews associated with the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase II, will conduct night work on North  Decatur Road near the intersection of DeKalb…

Board of Commissioners Passes Video Surveillance System Ordinance Amendment Introduced by Lorraine Cochran-Johnson

Text amendments reflect necessary policy updates to diminish potential harm to gas and service stations, while ensuring public safetyOn Feb. 14, DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 and 18

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Tues., Feb. 13, 2024, starting at 8 p.m. to use at the following locations:Fire Station 3, 100…

Commissioner Larry Johnson Visits Tokyo for Council of Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in his role as the District 3 commissioner and past president of the National Association of Counties, is attending the Council of Local Government Exchange…

Board of Commissioners Passes Resolution Supporting External Audit of LifeLine Animal Project Inc.

Resolution presented by Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson follows allegations of small dog cages and unsanitary conditions Yesterday, the Governing Authority of DeKalb County Government…

Commissioner Michelle Long Spears Announces ‘State of DeKalb Animals’ Address

Commissioner Michelle Long Spears of DeKalb County’s District 2, in collaboration with a volunteer-led design team, announces the State of DeKalb Animals address on Wednesday, April 10, from 11…