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.

DeKalb Receives Good Trouble Award for ‘Get Vaxxed’ Campaign

Mon, Apr 4, 2022 - 12:12 PM

Black circular award emblem with "2022 Good Trouble Honor" and "Center for Civic Innovation." Text includes "Dekalb Together" and "Atlanta, Georgia."

DeKalb County Government is being recognized as a recipient of the 2022 Good Trouble Honor for its “Get Vaxxed” COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The Innovation in Government honor, awarded by the Center for Civic Innovation, recognizes “a local government agency, elected official, or civil servant who has broken through the status quo to lead a policy, program, project, or partnership to make our government more effective, equitable, responsive, and/or participatory.”

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host Virtual Violence Prevention Town Hall on April 4

Mon, Apr 4, 2022 - 9:54 AM

Grady Health System and DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a special town hall to address violence in our community. The virtual Violence Prevention Town Hall will be held Monday, April 4, 2022, at 6 p.m., and will feature experts in violence prevention who will offer an in-depth discussion regarding community-based programs that prevent, interrupt and reduce violence, as well as expand opportunity and decrease recidivism.

DeKalb Peachtree Airport to Host Annual Good Neighbor Day Airshow and Open House

Fri, Apr 1, 2022 - 2:02 PM

Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) will host its Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House May 14, 2022, at 2000 Airport Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341. The focus of this year's show will be the 80th anniversary of the Naval Air Station and its history with PDK.

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Encourages Absentee Voters to Request Ballots Now for Upcoming Primary Election

Fri, Apr 1, 2022 - 1:56 PM

Registered voters in DeKalb County looking to cast an absentee ballot for the Tuesday, May 24, 2022, primary election are encouraged to begin the process now by visiting www.dekalbvotes.com. The application is the first step in obtaining an absentee ballot and voters who plan to vote absentee are highly encouraged to apply right away.

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Announces Advance Voting Locations, Hours for 2022 Primary Election

Fri, Apr 1, 2022 - 1:52 PM

Advance voting for the primary will take place May 2 through May 20, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday advance voting days are May 7 and May 14 with available hours from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday advance voting days are May 8 and May 15 with available hours from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.