Press Releases

DeKalb County Government and the Easter Bunny will join forces this weekend to distribute 3,600 COVID-19 Care Baskets during the county’s monthly food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity. In addition to the normal fare of one 20-pound box of fruit and vegetables and a 10-pound package of chicken hindquarters, residents will receive a dozen Georgia Grown Grade A eggs.

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host its third Annual Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza on April 3, from noon to 2 p.m. at Exchange Park, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034. The free event is for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Participants will receive an Easter bucket while supplies last and must be accompanied by an adult. The event will include a drive-by scavenger hunt, vendors, photos with the Easter Bunny and more.

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host his annual Spring community cleanups for the south DeKalb community beginning at 9:30 a.m. each Saturday starting March 27 through April 24.  Commissioner Johnson will be joined by Commissioner Ted Terry and Sheriff Melody Maddox.

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has completed preliminary tabulations for the special election to fill the unexpired term of Yterenickia “YT” Bell on the Clarkston City Council. The election included three candidates: Shana McAllister, Dean Moore, and Mark Perkins.

The DeKalb Human Services Department will host a virtual workshop for parents and other stakeholders on March 24, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the potential impact of trauma and stress on students. This workshop, titled “RISE UP,” will be held in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and will feature theater, experiential learning, and arts integration techniques to engage participants.