Press Releases

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 7, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). The Policy Committee will meet at 4 p.m. To listen in on the meeting, please request the link from weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than noon on the date of the meeting.

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has introduced a resolution to the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to adopt a comprehensive master trail development plan. “Trails and greenspaces are an integral part of DeKalb’s future,” said Commissioner Cochran-Johnson.

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is sponsoring an ordinance that would require convenience stores and high-risk businesses to own and operate a video surveillance system. “As a commissioner, I am tasked with protecting the health, welfare and safety of DeKalb’s residents and visitors,” said Commissioner Cochran-Johnson.

Commissioner Larry Johnson was honored by the Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce (GGBCC) with the inaugural Lou and Theresa Walker’s Legacy Award. Commissioner Johnson received the award during the GGBCC’s “History of Black Businesses: Past, Present, Potential and Potency” epic event.

DeKalb County has received $25 million from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs that will support the county’s efforts to provide relief to tenants and landlords affected by the pandemic. “I want to thank Commissioner Christopher Nunn and the Department of Community Affairs for their continued efforts to provide rental assistance in DeKalb and across the state of Georgia,” said DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond.