Press Releases

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and Commissioner Larry Johnson (NACo Past President) are participating in the White House’s Communities in Action: Building a Better Georgia event. The Biden-Harris Administration created the Communities in Action series to highlight the impact of various community programs for elected officials and community leaders across the country to share real-life experiences.

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a proposed one-time, $1,500 retention bonus for non-sworn frontline employees. The $1,500 retention bonus will be provided to frontline employees in multiple departments, including, but not limited to, Watershed Management, Sanitation, Library, Parks and Roads and Drainage.

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, October 24, with the launch of the Barbashela Creek Sewer Replacement Project. Crews will work towards a wastewater treatment gravity sewer project to rehabilitate the system. To learn more about the Barbashela Creek Sewer Replacement Project, join the virtual community meeting on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom at: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/5029881429.

2022 Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677. Join by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493.