Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Saturday, Aug. 20, with the launch of the Wawona Drive Emergency Water Line Replacement Project.
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.
Thu, Aug 18, 2022 - 2:59 PM
On Tuesday, Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson and the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners’ Chief of Staff, Kwasi Obeng, presented a Honorary Citizen Award to the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows, Ruth Arreygang Abunaw Besong (Cameroon) and Menfret Melk (Namibia).
Tue, Aug 16, 2022 - 12:43 PM
Today, DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond announced a 6.5-percent starting salary increase for all sworn police officers, making them the highest paid among large local governments in the state. “Protecting the lives and well-being of our residents and businesses is our top priority,” CEO Thurmond said. “Our Keep DeKalb Safe plan focuses on retention, recruitment, hiring and violence interruption.”
Mon, Aug 15, 2022 - 10:18 AM
The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, August 18, 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.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022 - 12:12 PM
The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel at https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23.