Press Releases

The Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Public Administrators (ASPA) has recognized DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond as the public administrator of the year for 2022 for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and stewardship of county during its governance crisis. “CEO Thurmond’s leadership during the pandemic and stewardship of DeKalb County resources is beyond reproach,” said Dr. Otilla Iancu, president of ASPA’s Georgia chapter.

DeKalb County Government is partnering with the DeKalb County School District and local faith leaders to distribute 5,000 bookbags filled with school supplies along with fresh produce, chicken and lunch box snacks on Saturday, July 30. “We are pleased to partner with the DeKalb County School District and our faith community to help parents prepare to send their children back to school,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said.

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the county’s Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit for 2022 will provide $137 million in property tax relief for property owners with homestead exemptions. The EHOST has generated more than $454 million in tax relief for DeKalb property owners since 2018.

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host his third Quarterly in the Fourth Community Breakfast meeting for 2022 that will be held virtually for the foreseeable future. “I remain optimistic and look forward to one day resume these meetings at community-based locations soon,” Commissioner Bradshaw said.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a second virtual community meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 6 p.m. The meeting to discuss the master plan will be conducted via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82810051554?pwd=bTZNWTVONGVmVUhaMlR1M0U1aGlNZ…