Press Releases

Commissioner Larry Johnson will participate in the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs discussion with Domestic Policy Council leaders about the emerging Medicaid crisis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which included a requirement that Medicaid programs keep people continuously enrolled through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been named 2023 Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said, “Chief Fullum embodies the spirit of public service and servant leadership, and he has guided the transformation of DeKalb County Fire Rescue (DCFR) to meet the ever-changing needs of our community.”

In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised schedule. The North Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4, resuming normal operating hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The Customer Care call center, administration building, Central Transfer Station and Seminole Road Landfill will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, reopening on Tuesday, Sept. 5, during normal operating hours.

Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a tax cut proposal that is projected to save DeKalb homeowners $1 billion over a six-year period. “This is a transformational moment in DeKalb’s history,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “We have the opportunity to benefit generations of DeKalb residents.”

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for after school employment opportunities such as accelerated learning coordinators, tutors, and certified teachers until Sept. 1. Applicants must be 18 years or older to apply for recreation positions. Proof of certification is required for learning coordinators and all teaching position. All applicants selected will be required to successfully complete a health screening and criminal background check prior to employment.