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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 Offers $100 for Vaccinations at South DeKalb Mall on Saturday, Aug. 14
Thu, Aug 12, 2021 - 2:16 PM
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Eligible residents will receive $100 prepaid debit cards during a COVID-19 vaccination and testing event on Saturday, Aug. 14. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeKalb County Board of Health and DeKalb County Fire Rescue will administer voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 12 years of age and older at The Gallery at South DeKalb, 2801 Candler Rd., Decatur, GA 30034. All persons receiving a vaccination also will receive a $100 prepaid debit card.
DeKalb County Ethics Board to Meet Aug. 19
Thu, Aug 12, 2021 - 11:22 AM
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The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, August 19, 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.
Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson Allocates $600,000 to Help DeKalb Residents Stay in Homes
Wed, Aug 11, 2021 - 5:36 PM
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On Aug. 10, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson’s allocation of $600,000 for eviction forbearance and assistance with utilities. This funding allocation is made possible through the American Rescue Plan, signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year.
(MEDIA ALERT) DeKalb to Hold Ribbon-cutting for Fire Rescue Academy
Wed, Aug 11, 2021 - 2:49 PM
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DeKalb County will receive an estimated $388 million in SPLOST revenue over a six-year period to improve county roads, infrastructure, libraries, parks, and public safety. For more information about DeKalb County SPLOST, visit www.dekalbsplost.com. The public is invited to view the event live on DeKalb County Television (DCTV) on Channel 23 for Comcast Cable subscribers in DeKalb County. The event also will be streamed live at www.DCTVChannel23.tv.
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Partners to Host Netball and Athletic Skills Program
Tue, Aug 10, 2021 - 12:34 PM
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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is partnering with Netball America - Be An Inspiration GoGirlGo! Atlanta to provide a program that will teach the skills of the globally popular sport of netball and enhance athletic fundamentals while participating in fun leadership and empowerment activities.

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