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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.

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Hold Special Called Public Works & Infrastructure Meeting to Discuss Mass Transit Options and Funding Costs
Thu, Apr 21, 2022 - 4:18 PM
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DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will hold a special called county-wide Public Works & Infrastructure (PWI) Committee meeting on Thursday, April 21 at 11 a.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.
CEO Michael Thurmond to Deliver State of the County Address April 27
Thu, Apr 21, 2022 - 10:21 AM
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“The Sky is the Limit” will be the theme of DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond’s State of the County address on April 27 in the Atlantic Aviation corporate hangar at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. CEO Thurmond’s outlook for 2022 and beyond will focus on DeKalb County’s ongoing efforts to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic while investing in critical infrastructure that supports economic growth and prosperity.
Section of Walker Road to be Closed April 20
Tue, Apr 19, 2022 - 4:38 PM
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Walker Road, between King Road and South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 21, for CSX rail replacements, cross tie replacements and resurfacing project in Stone Mountain, GA 30088.
DeKalb County Receives a Grant from the State for Pedestrian Safety
Tue, Apr 19, 2022 - 4:27 PM
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The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners accepted a grant of $25,880 from the Georgia. Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. DeKalb County Fire Rescue (DCFR) will use these funds for pedestrian safety education and pedestrians and drivers’ education on the risks associated with pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
Super District Commissioners, Roots Down Celebrate Earth Day
Tue, Apr 19, 2022 - 4:24 PM
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On Earth Day, Friday, April 22, DeKalb County Super District Commissioners Ted Terry and Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will join Roots Down for a special, commemorative celebration to encourage a greener, more environmentally friendly DeKalb. Roots Down works with local governments, universities, and organizers to shift the paradigm of landscapes, create greener jobs, fight climate change and feed others.

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