Press Releases

Stay informed with the latest updates from DeKalb County Government. Here you will find timely announcements, public safety information, and community highlights that keep residents connected to county services and initiatives. Our goal is to provide clear, accessible news that supports transparency and keeps you engaged with what is happening across DeKalb.

CEO Thurmond Proposes $500 DeKalb Employee 'Twindemic' Vaccination Incentive

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 - 9:58 AM

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond proposed to the Board of Commissioners a $500 DeKalb Employee Vaccinations incentive. “These $500 in incentives would help promote a healthier, safer county workforce as we face the looming possibility of a COVID-19 and flu ‘twindemic,’” CEO Thurmond said.

DeKalb Board of Voter Registration and Elections Approves Runoff Election Details

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 - 9:55 AM

DeKalb is hosting a number of runoff contests held in three cities: Atlanta, Tucker and Stonecrest. In the City of Atlanta, DeKalb-Atlanta voters will return to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council President, City Council Member Post 3 At-large, City Council Member District 5, and Board of Education Member District 7 At-large. In Tucker, voters will decide a runoff for City Council Member District 2 Post 1. Stonecrest voters will be voting for City Council Member District Post 1.

DeKalb County Salutes Native Son Former U.S. Senator Max Cleland

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 - 9:54 AM

“Max Cleland, Georgia grown and raised in DeKalb, was a great American, war hero and friend who represented the very best in service to our nation. We salute his life and legacy. He will be sorely missed.”—DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond

Notice of Cancellation of Regular Scheduled Meeting; Notice of Special Called Meeting

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 - 9:52 AM

DeKalb County Board of Ethics has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of November 18, 2021, at 6 p.m. The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will hold a Special Called Meeting on November 17, 2021, at 6 p.m.

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host DeKalb County 2021 Fall Festival on Nov. 20

Wed, Nov 10, 2021 - 9:50 AM

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with the DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) Department of Family and Community Empowerment to host the DeKalb County 2021 Fall Festival. The DeKalb County 2021 Fall Festival will officially close out DCSD’s Family Engagement Month and will take place at Wade Walker Family YMCA (5605 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30088) on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m.