Press Releases

Commissioners Larry Johnson and Mereda Davis Johnson Partner with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae for Fortitude Fitness Expo

Commissioners Larry Johnson and Mereda Davis Johnson are partnering with the Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (DAC) to host the Fortitude Fitness Expo on Saturday, April 29…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Serve as a Grand Marshal in the 26th Annual County Line Ellenwood Parade & Community Event

Joins community, elders, and clergy in celebration of rich history and promising future

Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will serve alongside a distinguished list of elected…

DeKalb’s State of the County Business Luncheon Sold Out More than 500 tickets reserved

DeKalb’s annual State of the County Business Luncheon is sold out, with more than 500 tickets reserved.

DeKalb County CEO Thurmond Michael Thurmond will present his 2023 State of the County address…

DeKalb County Police to Host Community Outreach Event

Gun safety locks and resources will be available for FREE

The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is hosting a free Community Outreach Event on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…

Commissioner Robert Patrick and CEO Michael Thurmond to Host “Flip the Switch” Event to Commemorate the Latest Traffic Signal Installation on Pleasantdale Road

Commissioner Robert Patrick and DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, in partnership with DeKalb County's Transportation Department, and DeKalb County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and…

DeKalb to Honor “Bridge Builders” During State of the County Address

Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, James B. Miller, Jr. and R.L. Brown, Jr. to be recognized

 

Three local business leaders and public servants will be recognized for their community contributions on…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw to Hold ‘Quarterly in the Fourth’ Community Breakfast Meeting on April 22

WorkSource DeKalb Mobile Unit will be onsite

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host his 2nd Quarterly in the Fourth community breakfast meeting for 2023. The meeting will be…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Announces Egg Candling Certification for E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm Hen House Installation

Residents to learn egg candling as youth farm prepares to install hen house to supply fresh eggs

 

Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is proud to announce a partnership…

DeKalb County Police Department to Launch ‘Connect DeKalb,’ a Private Camera Registry

The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is asking residents and businesses to help keep the community safe by listing their private security camera in a registry.

The Connect DeKalb County…

Commissioners Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Ted Terry to Host a Town Hall on the State of Economic Development in DeKalb County

Important information regarding DeKalb County’s 2050 Unified Plan as well as the revitalization of South DeKalb Mall and the proposed initiatives for the Candler Road Corridor to be discussed.…