Press Releases

The Office of Commissioner Michelle Long Spears is excited to announce the first-ever Youth Civic Engagement Town Hall, hosted by Troop 18 of Scouting America. This event will provide a platform for youth across the community to meet local leaders and learn about civic engagement in a welcoming, non-partisan environment. "Empowering young people to engage in civic matters is key to building a stronger, more inclusive future,” said Commissioner Michelle Long Spears.

The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a free Community Outreach & Safety Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big Lots parking lot, located at 3358 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. During the event, residents will receive free goodies as well as access to many useful resources. There will also be hosting games and playing music for the community to enjoy.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677. Join by phone at 602-333-….

To ensure ample community participation, the DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs will reschedule the fourth virtual public meeting to discuss the trail system at Mercer University to Wednesday, October 2, at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend and view the results of the trail study. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom via the following link: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/89241029023#success.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to a broken water main on Perimeter Center West near Hammond Drive. A private contractor installing fiber optics bore through a water main in the area, causing the break. As service is restored, customers in the affected area may experience brown water and are encouraged to run the faucets inside and outside their homes/businesses to clear the internal plumbing.