Press Releases

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs’ youth fall soccer registration is underway through Sept. 7. The program focuses on skill development, fitness and team training drills. Youth ages 5-12 can register at the recreation center of their choice for the program which, includes eight season games. Registration is $40 per child.

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will host a special called meeting on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10 a.m. This meeting will be conducted in person at the Porter Sanford III Preforming Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur 30034. This meeting is open to the public.

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will hold a special called county-wide Public Works & Infrastructure (PWI) Committee meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 3 p.m. This virtual meeting can be accessed via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/7753778046 as well as live streamed via DCTV Channel 23 at https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23.

The Parental Accountability Court Program assist to transition noncustodial parents with barriers to self-sufficiency through parent accountability, employment, and education. Services offered through Parental Accountability Court include substance abuse treatment, job assistance and placement, short-term training, coaching, and mentoring, educational services, and Georgia Work Ready as an alternative to incarceration. The program is under the supervision of the Honorable Gregory A. Adams.

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.