Press Releases

DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 3,600 boxes of produce and chicken on Saturday, March 5. “As food prices continue to soar, many people are struggling to keep food on their tables,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “This food distribution will help to relieve the burden residents have of feeding their families.”

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continues on Tuesday, Mar. 1, with the launch of the Haygood Drive Water Line Replacement Project. Work will include the installation of 1,250 linear feet of new, 16” water line on Haygood Drive between Clifton Road and Ridgewood Drive. The line repair project is expected to last approximately 3 months (March 2022 to May 2022), barring any weather delays.

The Superior Court Clerks’ Association awarded Debra DeBerry, Clerk of Superior Court, DeKalb County with the prestigious ÈCLAT Award on February 22, 2022.  Barry Wilkes, former Clerk of Court in Liberty County and for whom the award is named, presented the honor to DeBerry at the Winter Conference held in Atlanta.  Wilkes stated that the decision was unanimous.

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 7, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). The Policy Committee will meet at 4 p.m. To listen in on the meeting, please request the link from weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than noon on the date of the meeting.

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has introduced a resolution to the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to adopt a comprehensive master trail development plan. “Trails and greenspaces are an integral part of DeKalb’s future,” said Commissioner Cochran-Johnson.