Press Releases

DeKalb’s Board of Registration and Elections recently approved changes to four polling locations ahead of the Nov. 2 General Election. Due to various issues including ongoing construction at previous polling locations, some voters in Chamblee, Doraville and Stonecrest may be assigned a new polling location this election cycle. DeKalb Voter Registration and Election also announced that impacted voters will receive correspondence in the mail with information regarding their new polling location.

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host his third Veterans Expo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mason Mill Park, located at 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur, GA 30033. “This year, we will focus on vaccinating veterans and the family members they bring with them to the drive-thru event,” Commissioner Bradshaw said. “Considering the spike of the COVID-19 Delta variant, we refocused our efforts this year to solely focus on vaccinations.”

The DeKalb County Human Services Department will celebrate National Senior Center Month this September with a variety of virtual programs, outdoor activities and entertainment. Senior Center Month is a national celebration, sponsored by the National Council on Aging, designed to promote positive aging.

DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 4,100 boxes of produce and chicken on Friday, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Sept. 11. DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners are extending a special invitation to DeKalb residents who are hosting Hurricane Ida evacuees.

The DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections announced eight advance voting locations for the upcoming November general municipal and special election. The advance voting locations align with newly established state mandates as a result of SB202.