Press Releases

DeKalb Fire Chief Named Georgia Chief of the Year

DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been named 2023 Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs.

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said, “Chief Fullum embodies the…

DeKalb Announces Labor Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised schedule as follows:

Monday, Sept…

DeKalb Commissioners Approve $1 Billion Tax Cut for DeKalb Homeowners

CEO Thurmond: ‘This is a transformational moment’

 

Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a tax cut proposal that is projected to save DeKalb homeowners $1…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Hire for After School Program Positions

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for after school employment opportunities such as accelerated learning coordinators, tutors, and certified teachers…

Youth Basketball and Cheerleading Registration Open

Registration ends Oct. 31

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs youth basketball   and cheerleading program registration is now open until Oct. 31.

County youth ages 5 to…

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to Host District 5 SPLOST Town Hall Meeting

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will host an informational town hall meeting focused on educating citizens about the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (…

DeKalb Department of Innovation & Technology Ranked No. 2 in Nation

DeKalb County Government has won national recognition as a top national leader in the innovative use of technology, including its work in enhancing the county’s cyber security.

The Center for…

Mystery Valley Golf Course Opens Renovated Greens for Play Sept. 2

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will officially open play on their newly renovated putting greens at Mystery Valley Golf Club, 6094 Shadow Rock Drive, Lithonia…

East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center to Host Community Family Game Night Sept. 1

The East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center will host a Community Family Game Night on Friday, September 1, 4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain, Ga., from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm.

The Community…

DeKalb Charter Review Commission Notice and Agenda of August 24 Meeting

The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will be meeting Thursday, August 24, at 6:00 p.m. to continue to review sections of the County Organizational Act.

The meetings will be held in person at…