Press Releases

The DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Darro C. Willey–Administrative Center, 3560 Kensington Rd., Decatur, GA 30032. To listen in on the meeting, please request the link from weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than Jan. 12 at noon.

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 12th, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. The public also can attend the meeting virtually at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051 or via phone by calling 602-333-0032 and using the conference code 482992.

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) announced the release of its 2026 Deputy Registrar Training Schedule, reinforcing the county’s commitment to civic engagement, voter access, and accurate voter registration as preparation begins for the upcoming election year. The 2026 election cycle includes a statewide Gubernatorial Election on May 19, 2026, along with contests for major federal, state, and local offices.

DeKalb for Seniors Inc. invites the community to step back into the glamour of the 1920s for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, music, and mystery at “Satin Gloves & Secrets: A Valentine’s Dinner & Mystery Fundraiser,” taking place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.at the Lou Walker Senior Center Ballroom, 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, GA 30058.

DeKalb County is alerting residents to a significant increase in flu-related emergency calls, based on data and observations from the County’s emergency medical services partner, American Medical Response (AMR). According to AMR, flu-related 911 calls in DeKalb County have increased by approximately 60% over the past several weeks, reflecting a broader statewide and national trend. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows flu activity in Georgia is currently extremely high, with hospitalizations increasing across the country.