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.

Tomorrow--DeKalb to Distribute 5,000 Boxes of Food, Clear Bookbags and School Supplies

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 - 8:50 AM

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DeKalb County Government is partnering with the DeKalb County School District and local faith leaders to distribute 5,000 bookbags filled with school supplies along with fresh produce, chicken and lunch box snacks on Saturday, July 30. “We are pleased to partner with the DeKalb County School District and our faith community to help parents prepare to send their children back to school,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said.

McClave Drive Water Line Replacement Project Begins Aug. 3

Thu, Jul 28, 2022 - 9:59 AM

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Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continues on Wednesday, Aug. 3, with the launch of the McClave Drive Water Line Replacement Project. Crews will replace 12,000 linear feet of crumbling water lines with new 8-inch ductile-iron water lines along McClave Drive. This line repair project is expected to last approximately eight months (August 2022 to April 2023), barring any weather delays.

DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond Receives Public Administrator of the Year Award

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 - 11:11 AM

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The Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Public Administrators (ASPA) has recognized DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond as the public administrator of the year for 2022 for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and stewardship of county during its governance crisis. “CEO Thurmond’s leadership during the pandemic and stewardship of DeKalb County resources is beyond reproach,” said Dr. Otilla Iancu, president of ASPA’s Georgia chapter.

DeKalb Government, School District and Faith Leaders to Hold Back-to-School Supplies and Food Giveaway

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 - 3:58 PM

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DeKalb CEO Thurmond Announces $137 million in Property Tax Relief

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 - 1:56 PM

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the county’s Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit for 2022 will provide $137 million in property tax relief for property owners with homestead exemptions. The EHOST has generated more than $454 million in tax relief for DeKalb property owners since 2018.