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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.

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.
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Partners to Host Netball Kickoff Event on Aug. 21
Tue, Aug 10, 2021 - 12:32 PM
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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and Netball America - Be an Inspiration GoGirlGo! Atlanta will host a kickoff event to promote the netball program on Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. at Wade Walker Park, 5585 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088.
DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to Meet Wednesday, Aug. 18
Tue, Aug 10, 2021 - 12:30 PM
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The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 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 https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23.

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