Press Releases

The DeKalb Charter Review Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 18, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/81329771170.

The series is being held to introduce residents to the fruitful library’s initiative at all District 5 libraries and educate the public on the DeKalb 2050 Unified Plan. Attendees will also have an opportunity to review the progress in the 5th District over the last year. Attendees will enjoy free Italian ice and be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 grocery gift card to help fight food insecurity in the district, all while learning about the updates in District 5.

DeKalb County Public Library and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life have collaborated to put together resources and tools for building resilience in children. This partnership is the first of its kind between Children’s and DeKalb County Public Library.

DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 5,000 produce boxes, dozens of eggs and 10-pound bags of chicken hindquarters on Saturday, April 9. “Our senior citizens on fixed incomes and working families are struggling to provide food for themselves and their families,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “DeKalb County and our faith partners will continue to hold monthly food distributions to help relieve the burden of rising food prices.”

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051.