Press Releases

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in partnership with 100 Black Men of DeKalb, will host a Youth Voicez: Violence Prevention Summit Monday, June 12, at 4 p.m. at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. Commissioner Larry Johnson started his ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! campaign to focus on a comprehensive approach to violence and crime prevention. This approach includes involving and working alongside the youth.

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is hosting a job fair on Thursday, June. 15, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fire Rescue headquarters, 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA. The county is currently recruiting for ground maintenance workers. At the job fair, attendees will be able to meet with park management hiring staff, interview for current openings and learn about salary and benefits. The job fair is free and open to the public.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a third virtual public master planning meeting Wednesday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m. The community is invited to participate and offer guidance for future county park improvements via Microsoft Teams. Join the meeting and use Meeting ID: 295 611 002 178 and passcode: rHgMnU.

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with the Latin American Association (LAA) to provide small business training and a food distribution for the Latino community in DeKalb County, focusing on Buford Highway and the surrounding area. The partnership continues the work needed in Latino and immigrant communities to train and support Latina entrepreneurs, as well as eliminate food insecurities among families.

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Wednesday, July 5, with the launch of the Alameda Trail Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will install 13,100 linear feet of 8- and 12-inch-diameter ductile iron pipe, affecting Alameda Trail, Verna Drive, Verna Court, Tipany Court, Bianca Court, Aurie Drive, Aurie Court, Tarian Drive and Clifton Springs Way.