Press Releases

DeKalb County’s Second Annual “State of DeKalb Animals” Address & Luncheon

Save the Date – May 16th, 2025Commissioner Michelle Long Spears of DeKalb County District 2 is excited to announce the date and location of the second annual “State of DeKalb Animals” address. The…

DeKalb County CEO Issues Executive Order to Ensure Fiscal Restraints and Responsibility Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty

Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has issued an Executive Order establishing a temporary freeze on new spending and hiring as a proactive measure to safeguard critical county services…

DeKalb County Super Districts partner with the Beautification Unit, joining forces to support ‘The Great American Cleanup’ through Recycling and Community Initiatives

Who:         DeKalb County Super District 7 - Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton DeKalb County Super District 6 - Commissioner Ted Terry DeKalb…

DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to Meet on April 10

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business and to consider voter challenges will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 4…

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Senior Olympics

The 36th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games will be held for individuals aged 50 and older, May 5 – May 16. The kickoff for the games will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 5 at Exchange…

Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project (Keheley Drive) Begins April 7

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structuresEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, April 7, with the launch of the Gravity Sewer…

DeKalb County Advances Public Safety with Historic Police Investments and Real-Time Crime Strategy

DeKalb County continues to make bold strides in public safety, celebrating recent accomplishments and announcing transformative initiatives that will strengthen law enforcement and ensure safer…

Blazing Brave Girls Camp: Empowering Young Women Through Firefighting

DeKalb County Fire Rescue(DCFR) presents its Blazing Brave Girls Camp, a free, one-day experience for high school girls (ages 14-18) to explore firefighting through hands-on activities.Join DCFR on…

DeKalb County CEO to Host DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Retreat

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a retreat for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners on Friday, March 28, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Emory University Conference Center,…

DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability Department to Hold First Public Meeting for “DCA Columbia 101”

The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division invites the Columbia neighborhood to its inaugural DeKalb Community Academy (DCA) "Columbia 101" public meeting on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at…