Press Releases

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Sarah Galica, Vice President of Transportation at The Home Depot, to serve as DeKalb’s newest representative on the MARTA Board of Directors. “I’m thrilled to appoint a highly qualified individual who shares my passion for the expansion of transit,” said CEO Cochran-Johnson. “Over the next several years, DeKalb will make major moves toward advancing mass transit as we prepare for the region’s future. This appointee brings both technical expertise and a deep commitment to public service that will help guide that vision forward.”

DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold its 3rd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1185 Rock Chapel Road, Lithonia, GA 30058. This year’s festival invites families and friends of all ages to enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun and tasty treats. The free event will feature fall-themed activities aimed to engage arts and crafts explorations, outdoor adventure and more.

The Flat Shoals Sewer Improvement Project Community Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. The cured in place pipe (CIPP) lining project originally planned to begin Nov. 3 will now be incorporated into a larger future replacement project to further improve system capacity and performance in the area. This adjustment allows the County to deliver a more comprehensive and cost-effective infrastructure upgrade.

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has appointed Dr. Clare Avory as the new Director of DeKalb Emergency Management Agency, a vital step in ensuring public safety and wellness. Dr. Avory brings more than two decades of experience in operations, crisis leadership, and emergency pre

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Nov. 3, with the launch of the Flat Shoals Sewer Improvement Project. Crews will install CIPP (Cured in Place Pipe) to rehabilitate 3,847 linear feet of aging sewer lines. The repair project is expected to last approximately eight months, barring any weather delays. This project is part of DeKalb County’s $4.27 billion capital improvement program to improve capacity and service of the watershed systems serving the community.