Press Releases

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is reminding eligible voters in Congressional District 13 that early voting for the Special Election Runoff will begin Saturday, Aug. 15, and continue through Friday, Aug. 21. Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 25.

The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office (DCMEO), in partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), has welcomed the inaugural fellow of its newly established Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program, marking a historic milestone in forensic medicine and medical education.

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Scott Shelton as the County’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), placing one of the County’s most experienced technology leaders at the helm of its Innovation & Technology Department.

Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton, in partnership with the DeKalb County Community Development Department, proudly announces the launch of the Super District 7 Beautification Grant Program, an initiative designed to enhance the visual appeal, safety, and livability of neighborhoods throughout District 7.

The DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is proud to recognize National Emergency Management Awareness Month throughout August. The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the emergency management profession and recognize the dedicated professionals who work every day to help communities, businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, and government agencies prepare for emergencies and disasters.