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.

DeKalb County Announces the Return of Summer Food Program for 2024

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 - 4:48 PM

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is pleased to partner with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and the Happy Helping Program to provide food for youth 18 years and under during the summer. The program will run from June 3 – July 19. The Department is encouraging agencies to apply now to participate as a distribution site.

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Sunday and Monday, Jan. 28 and 29

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 - 4:16 PM

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Sun., Jan. 28, and Mon., Jan. 29 starting at 8 p.m. to use. Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and undergoing a temperature check.

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw to Host Community Breakfast Meeting Saturday, Jan. 27

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 - 11:22 PM

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host his first Quarterly in the Fourth community breakfast meeting for 2024 on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Clarkston High School, located at 618 North Indian Creek Drive. “I am looking forward to 2024 and continuing the journey of DeKalb County being a great place to work, learn, live and play,” Commissioner Bradshaw said. “I am pleased to have Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton as the guest speaker at this year’s first Q4 breakfast.”

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Sponsors Soldier’s Angels Food Distribution for Veterans, Military Food Boxes

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 - 11:20 PM

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to support Soldiers’ Angels food distributions for veterans, active military, guards, and reservists in 2024. The DeKalb County-sponsored food distributions will take place on Jan. 26 and Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Atlanta VA Arcadia Clinic, 250 North Arcadia Avenue, Decatur, Ga. 30030.

DeKalb to Host Second Medicaid Re-enrollment Event

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 - 11:05 PM

DeKalb County is hosting its second Medicaid re-enrollment event to help residents retain essential health insurance. “DeKalb County is partnering with the DeKalb County office of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and other state and local agencies to help residents access critical healthcare coverage,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. The free event will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2994 Turner Hill Rd., Stonecrest (former Sam’s Club).