Press Releases

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. To make a public comment, join via Zoom: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/97184078303 or dial in via phone toll free at 888-270-9936 and use conference code: 171493.

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is pleased to offer a new, no-contact option for voters in DeKalb County. Through a new voter kiosk, DeKalb County residents can register to vote, update and verify voter registration, print precinct cards and other election-related information.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has opened registration for the fall break mini camp program. The fall break mini camp is for ages 5 -15, runs Oct. 7, 8 and 11, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The camp fee is $10 per day. All participants must bring breakfast, lunch and snack.

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is allocating a total of $55,500 from her District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to assist two entities in the creation of their master site plans that will enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County. “It is beneficial for government agencies to support the creation and evolution of green spaces where a community’s character is preserved, protected and projected for growth,” said Commissioner Cochran-Johnson.

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is encouraging residents to donate blood to the American Red Cross to help save lives on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First St. Peter AME Church, 1074 South Indian Creek Drive. About 100,000 people in the U.S., most of whom are of African descent, are living with sickle cell disease – the most common inherited blood disorder in the country.