Chief Executive Officer

Darnell D. Fullum is a fire executive leader who has over 27 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility. Fullum has served as director/fire chief of the DeKalb Fire Rescue Department since February 2014. Chief Fullum believes in a well-trained, community-based fire department that is both safety and prevention oriented and customer focused.

Scheduling Request 

To request CEO Michael Thurmond's participation in an event or to schedule a meeting with the him, please use the following directions to submit your request:

Alison Weissinger was named director of the DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) in 2011, and oversees all activities of 22 DeKalb County branch libraries and an administrative center. Weissinger also works closely with the DeKalb Library Foundation and the Georgia Center for the Book program.

John Matelski serves as the chief information officer (CIO) and director of Innovation and Technology (IT) for DeKalb County. He manages the IT Department and all facets of information technology services including administration, applications and infrastructure services.

Calvin C. Hicks, Jr. is the Chief Appraiser for the DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors.  As Chief Appraiser, Calvin oversees the training and development of appraiser and clerical support staff in completing ad valorem appraisals in the county, and ensures such appraisals and assessments are performed in accordance with state, county and departmental requirements.

Departmental Summary - Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension provides the citizens of DeKalb County with educational programs and information from the University of Georgia in the area of Horticulture, 4-H and Youth Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences.

Cooperative Extension educational programs have countywide significance: