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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.

DeKalb County to Purchase 20,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 - 3:24 PM
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DeKalb County Government will buy approximately 20,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies from area troops for its upcoming food distribution and for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “This is not simply about buying Girl Scout cookies,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond.
DeKalb County Ethics Board to Hold Special Called Meeting May 3, 2021, at 6 p.m.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 - 3:22 PM
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The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a special called meeting on Monday, May 3, 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 Provides an Update on John Lewis Commemorative Project
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 - 3:22 PM
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Twenty-four artists from around the world want to create an artistic piece to honor the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Robert Lewis. On Tuesday, Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson provided updates on the John Lewis Commemorative Tribute Project.
DeKalb to Distribute 3,600 Boxes of Produce and Chicken during its Mother’s Day Distribution
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 - 3:20 PM
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On Saturday, May 1, DeKalb County will celebrate Mother’s Day 2021 with its monthly food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity. Residents will receive one 20-pound box of fruit and vegetables and a 10-pound package of chicken hindquarters.
DeKalb Parks Installs New Chronolog Photo Stations in Honor of Citizen Science Month
Fri, Apr 23, 2021 - 12:51 PM
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The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has installed five new Chronolog photo stations in honor of Citizen Science Month. The Chronolog stations are located in Mason Mill Park and Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. During April, volunteers from all over the world become involved in research by participating in local science community projects and events through collecting data, analyzing results, and solving scientific problems.

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