Press Releases

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will host a Special Called Meeting on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to approve proposed precinct changes for the upcoming May 24, 2022, primary election. View Precinct changes.

On March 15, the Hank Stewart Foundation announced DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson as the 2022 Rita Samuel “Power of the Woman” award recipient in honor of Women’s History Month. The award is given to women who embody the spirit of Rita Samuel of speaking “truth to power” with the goal to strengthen and empower youth in communities. These sheroes serve selflessly in their community and their impact is felt throughout the state of Georgia and beyond.

“DeKalb County is honored to have its PAL Plus youth outreach and career development program recognized by the attorney general,” said DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond. “In partnership with Georgia Piedmont Technical College, our police department is helping local youth to be prepared for gainful employment with critical work skills and experience."

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, March 21, with the launch of the Buford Highway Emergency Sewer Line Replacement Project. Crews will replace 60 linear feet of failing sewer line with new 8-inch ductile-iron pipe along Buford Highway. This line repair project is expected to last approximately two weeks, from March 21 to April ), barring any weather delays.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has opened registration for “Camp Superstars” summer camp program. Camp Superstars, a summer day camp for ages 5-15, runs June 6 to July 29, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The camp fee is $66 per week, and breakfast and lunch are provided.