Chief Executive Officer

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.

William Jones,

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.

Dr. Crystal Perry is a Public Service Associate with the University of Georgia and serves as the DeKalb County Cooperative Director where she provides leadership to the county office and collaborates with multiple entities to implement research-based educational opportunities to the community.

Stacy Grear is director of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for DeKalb County. As director of GIS, Grear oversees the development of GIS and property mapping functions, administers the department's budget and directs the activities of staff.

Chuck Ellis serves as the director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs. Mr. Ellis oversees 127 parks consisting of 6,506.85 acres of parkland and open space, 151 playgrounds, 2 golf courses, 105 tennis courts, 90 pavilions, 158 ball fields, 13 recreational facilities and the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center.