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 County Voter Registration and Elections to Participate in disABILITY LINK Annual Doggie Day Fundraiser and Community Event

Wed, Oct 6, 2021 - 12:46 PM

Dekalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is participating in an event called Doggie Days in partnership with Atlanta-based nonprofit disABILITY LINK on Saturday, Oct 9, 2021 to ensure all voters are ready for the upcoming Municipal General/Special Election.

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet October 14

Wed, Oct 6, 2021 - 12:44 PM

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel at https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23.

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Expands Weekend Voting Options to Include Sunday Voting

Tue, Oct 5, 2021 - 1:44 PM

The DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) Board recently approved the expansion of voting options during the upcoming election. DeKalb voters now have two Sunday advance voting options on Oct. 17 and Oct. 24., noon until 5 p.m. on both days at all designated Advance Voting locations.

Airport Advisory Board to Meet Virtually October 11

Tue, Oct 5, 2021 - 1:40 PM

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 11, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/s/87357743816. The passcode is PDKAirport. The meeting can be joined by phone at 602-333-0032 or 1-888-270-9936 and using the conference code 482992.

DeKalb Offers $100 for Vaccinations at Stonecrest Mall on Saturday, Oct. 2

Fri, Oct 1, 2021 - 1:35 PM

DeKalb County will give a $100 prepaid debit card to everyone who receives a COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday, Oct. 2. The vaccination event will feature guest appearances by actor/comedian Chris Tucker and renowned gospel singer Dottie Peoples.