DeKalb County Office of the CEO 2025 Year In Review

DeKalb County Releases 2025 Year In Review

The DeKalb County Office of the CEO has released its first 2025 Year in Review report and video, which chronologically reflect the County’s progress, defining moments, and milestones throughout the year.

The report highlights progress across key priority areas including public safety, infrastructure, economic development, health and human services, fiscal stewardship, and community engagement. It also underscores the County’s continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and data-driven governance.

“DeKalb County’s Year in Review reflects the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our employees and partners who serve our residents every day,” said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. “It is both a reflection of what we have accomplished together and a roadmap for how we will continue building a stronger, more resilient DeKalb.”

Key highlights of the Year in Review include:

• Major infrastructure and capital improvements supporting safe and sustainable communities
• Public safety investments and initiatives enhancing emergency response 
• Investments in housing stability, food security, and health equity
• Economic development efforts driving job creation and business growth
• Sound fiscal management and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources
• Community engagement featuring CEO Cochran Johnson’s lecture series and town halls
• Executive Orders
• Legislative priorities

The Year in Review also features performance metrics, and stories that showcase how County programs and services impact residents across DeKalb’s diverse communities.

To view the DeKalb County Office of the CEO’s 2025 Year in Review report, click the image below.