Press Releases

DeKalb County Road Closure Notification

Black Fox Dr. between Deer Park Rd. and Council Bluff Dr.Beginning on Tues., July 1, 2025, through Tues. July 29, 2025, Black Fox Dr., NE, will be closed to through traffic between Deer Park Rd., NE…

DeKalb County Launches Peaceful Protest Protocol to Support Safe, Lawful Demonstrations

DeKalb County has launched the Peaceful Protest Protocol (P3), a comprehensive guide to help residents plan and participate in protests safely, lawfully, and effectively while protecting their First…

DeKalb County Announces Acquisition of 4380 Memorial Drive

DeKalb County has completed the purchase of 4380 Memorial Drive, a key property in South DeKalb that spans 24 acres and includes 200,000 square feet of existing buildings. The $18,095,000 acquisition…

DeKalb County Announces Update on Water and Sewer Rate Increase Timeline

Increase postponed while finalizing partnership with Urban League of Greater Atlanta and preparing public education efforts.DeKalb County is delaying the implementation of the 10% water and sewer…

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety Following Weekend Incidents on S. Hairston Road

Following two separate shooting incidents near a shopping plaza on South Hairston Road and just a week after the senseless murders of 29-year-old Tomika Pullins and her 7-year-old niece, Dior Scott,…

DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announces $206.3 million in residential property tax relief

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced that the county’s Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit for 2025 will provide $206.3 million in residential property tax relief…

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Reaffirms Support for Peaceful Protest, Launches Full Review of Protest Response

Following recent protests on Chamblee-Tucker Road and across the region, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the right to lawful protest while…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, June 23

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a finance committee meeting on Mon., June 23, 2025,  at 4 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. The meetings will be held…

DeKalb County CARES Program Getting Results for Low-income Families With Plumbing Problems

$5 Million Federal Program Fully Committed DeKalb County has fully committed a $5 million federal grant to assisting low- to moderate-income households by providing no-cost plumbing repairs,…

DeKalb County Affirms Right to Peaceful Protest, Urges Compliance with Law Amid Ongoing Demonstrations

In response to protest activity near Embry Village, DeKalb County leadership today reaffirmed the County’s commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and…