Press Releases

DeKalb County has completed the purchase of 4380 Memorial Drive, a key property in South DeKalb that spans 24 acres and includes 200,000 square feet of existing buildings. The $18,095,000 acquisition was financed through a 10-year, tax-exempt bond issued by the DeKalb Urban Redevelopment Authority.

DeKalb County is delaying the implementation of the 10% water and sewer rate increase originally approved to begin on July 1, 2025, as the County finalizes its contract with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, its customer advocate partner, and completes public education materials. The County believes it is important for the contract to be fully executed before the rate increase goes into effect and for sufficient time to work through processes in partnership with the Urban League to ensure seamless implementation of the program.

Following two separate shooting incidents near a shopping plaza on South Hairston Road and just a week after the senseless murders of 29-year-old Tomika Pullins and her 7-year-old niece, Dior Scott, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is reaffirming the County’s commitment to both immediate and long-term public safety solutions. While the DeKalb County Police Department continues its investigations and community engagement efforts, the Office of the CEO is focused on deploying innovative resources, strengthening law enforcement infrastructure, and investing in systems designed to deter and prevent violent crime.

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced that the county’s Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit for 2025 will provide $206.3 million in residential property tax relief for property owners with homestead exemptions. The EHOST credit is included in the proposed resolution to adopt the 2025 millage rates that is being considered by the Board of Commissioners.

Following recent protests on Chamblee-Tucker Road and across the region, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the right to lawful protest while announcing a comprehensive review of law enforcement actions taken during the demonstrations. She also urged caution and clarity in public discourse, recognizing the emotionally charged environment unfolding locally and nationwide.