Press Releases

DeKalb County crews have restored water service to customers impacted by the 10” broken water main damaged by contractors working near the intersection of Terry Mill Road and Glenwood Road. Crews are still in the area completing repairs. Traffic controls are in place and motorists are asked to please avoid the area if possible and expect traffic delays.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Note, in observance of Juneteenth, the meeting is on Wednesday. The meeting will be held at the 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 - A & B, Decatur, GA 30030.

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections Approve Emergency Polling Place Relocations Due to Ongoing DeKalb County School Construction. DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is notifying approximately 7,000 voters about two temporary polling location changes related to the upcoming special election for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 17.

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson delivered her inaugural Employee State of the County address to more than 1,000 DeKalb County employees and stakeholders. CEO Cochran-Johnson outlined her bold vision for “reimagining DeKalb.” The Employee State of the County was the first of its kind in DeKalb’s history. Employees were given the opportunity to hear directly from CEO Cochran-Johnson about what has been done and what is next for the County.

DeKalb County has taken meaningful action to improve emergency medical services, resulting in faster response times and increased ambulance availability for residents. In February 2024, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved a $3.8 million investment to expand DeKalb County Fire Rescue’s (DCFR) ambulance program, adding new units, personnel, and operational support. In addition, the County extended its contract with American Medical Response (AMR), effective January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.