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.

Commissioner Larry Johnson to Host Let’s Move DeKalb! Keeping Our Families Fit and Healthy

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 - 3:35 PM

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson and Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) extends its partnership to give back to the community to help families sustain and get healthy and fit. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.

Section of Morris Avenue to be Closed Sept. 21

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 - 3:17 PM

Morris Avenue, between Archdale Drive and Lawrenceville Highway, will be closed to through-traffic from 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 21 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, to facilitate the installation of a manhole and sewer lines at 2214 Morris Drive in Tucker Georgia 30084.

DeKalb County to Hold Virtual Parks Citizens Advisory Board Meeting Sept. 28

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 - 3:37 PM

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. The meeting to discuss current park improvements and recreation projects will be conducted via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84833828859.

DeKalb County Ethics Board to Meet Sept. 23, 2021

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 - 3:34 PM

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677. Join by phone at 602-333-0032 or 888-270-9936 and use conference code 171493.

DeKalb County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 - 3:30 PM

The DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is in the process of updating the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and will conduct a virtual kickoff meeting for leaders and residents on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, from 1 to 2 p.m. to discuss the updates. Please register in advance for this meeting here or copy and paste this link into your browser (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf--sqTwqEt02LKIbnW_HFuUlKy…).