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DeKalb, Faith Leaders to Distribute Thanksgiving Food on Saturday

DeKalb County Government is partnering with several faith leaders to distribute 4,000 boxes of produce and chicken during its Thanksgiving food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity…

DeKalb to Distribute 4,000 Boxes of Produce and Chicken during its Thanksgiving Distribution

On Saturday, Nov. 20, DeKalb County will celebrate Thanksgiving Day 2021 with its monthly food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity exacerbated by inflation.

Residents will receive one 20-…

DeKalb Commissioners Unanimously Support CEO Thurmond’s $500 DeKalb Employee Vaccination Incentive

Employees to receive $300 for COVID-19 vaccinations and $200 for flu vaccinations

Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved CEO Michael Thurmond’s proposal to give DeKalb…

Counties Applaud Signing of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

NACo President Larry Johnson: Counties ready to move forward on overdue projects

WASHINGTON–Today, leaders of the National Association of Counties (NACo) applauded the enactment of the bipartisan…

Board of Ethics to Hold Special Called Meeting on Nov. 17

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a special called meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. The meeting can be viewed via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677 or by phone…

CEO Thurmond Proposes $500 DeKalb Employee 'Twindemic' Vaccination Incentive

Employees could receive $300 for COVID-19 vaccinations and $200 for flu vaccinations

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond proposed to the Board of Commissioners a $500 DeKalb Employee…

DeKalb Board of Voter Registration and Elections Approves Runoff Election Details

Advance Voting Nov. 17 – Nov. 24, Election Day Nov. 30

The DeKalb Board of Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb BRE) recently approved details for the upcoming runoff election, scheduled for Nov…

DeKalb County Salutes Native Son Former U.S. Senator Max Cleland

“Max Cleland, Georgia grown and raised in DeKalb, was a great American, war hero and friend who represented the very best in service to our nation. We salute his life and legacy. He will be sorely…

Notice of Cancellation of Regular Scheduled Meeting; Notice of Special Called Meeting

 

DeKalb County Board of Ethics has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of November 18, 2021, at 6 p.m.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will hold a Special Called Meeting on November…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host DeKalb County 2021 Fall Festival on Nov. 20

Event is a partnership with DeKalb County School District to culminate Family Engagement Month

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with the DeKalb County…