Press Releases

Commissioner Cochran-Johnson will participate on the “Reducing Red Tape: Breaking Down the Federal Permitting Process for Counties” panel. The workshop will focus on how the federal permitting process impacts local infrastructure projects and strategies for streamlining the process for counties that own and operate a vast amount of the nation's infrastructure networks, including roads and bridges, public transit, and water and wastewater systems. Streamlining the federal permitting process in a way that supports environmentally sound economic development is a longstanding NACo priority.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and Commissioner Michelle Long Spears partners with Atlanta-based artist Jermaine Clark to host two community engagement meetings to discuss mural installations at Mason Mill Park. The community is invited to attend the meetings and provide input regarding the installations to complete the trails for the park.

The Gresham Recreation Center will host a Black History Month program on Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m. at the Gresham Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, Ga. Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of African Americans while reflecting on their contributions throughout the United States. This program will focus on recognizing African American men and women in history and feature poetry, spoken word, stepping and dance performances.

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson recently met with the partners of VyStar Credit Union to welcome them to District 3. “I am grateful that VyStar Credit Union has continued to expand its footprint in Georgia in District 3 of DeKalb County,” Commissioner Johnson said. “This type of capital investment will continue to drive economic development and job opportunities for our residents with a convenient banking location and competitive financial services.”

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051. The meeting can be joined by phone at 602-333-0032 or 1-888-270-9936 and using the conference code 482992.