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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.

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 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.
DeKalb CEO Thurmond Announces $137 million in Property Tax Relief
Fri, Jul 22, 2022 - 1:56 PM
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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.
Commissioner Steve Bradshaw to Host Community Breakfast Meetings
Fri, Jul 22, 2022 - 1:50 PM
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Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host his third Quarterly in the Fourth Community Breakfast meeting for 2022 that will be held virtually for the foreseeable future. “I remain optimistic and look forward to one day resume these meetings at community-based locations soon,” Commissioner Bradshaw said.
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Hold Second Virtual Community Meeting for Pleasantdale Park
Fri, Jul 22, 2022 - 1:49 PM
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The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a second virtual community meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 6 p.m. The meeting to discuss the master plan will be conducted via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82810051554?pwd=bTZNWTVONGVmVUhaMlR1M0U1aGlNZ…
Section of Ridgewood Drive to be Closed July 22
Fri, Jul 22, 2022 - 1:47 PM
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Ridgewood Drive, between Burlington Road NE and North Decatur Road NE, will be closed to through-traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 22, to facilitate a large crane removal of a tree at 1880 Ridgewood Drive NE, Atlanta 30307. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.

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