Press Releases

The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new Teen Tech Center on Thursday, February 19, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hamilton Recreation Center, 3262 Chapel Street, Scottdale, GA. The Teen Tech Center is designed to provide teens with hands-on access to technology creative tools that support academic success, career exploration, and digital literacy. Programming at the center will include coding, 3D printing, music production, and podcasting, along with opportunities for digital media creation.

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, alongside the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, will host a Drive-Thru Food Distribution starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, reinforcing the County’s ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity and supporting families in need. “Food insecurity remains a nationwide challenge,” said CEO Cochran-Johnson. “This work is only possible through collaboration. With the support of our Board of Commissioners, faith leaders, volunteers, and community partners, we are meeting families where they are and delivering help when it matters most.”

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, continuing through Sunday, February 8, 2026, releasing individuals at 10:00 a.m.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA - Notice is hereby given that the SPLOST II Resident Review Committee will hold a Special Called Orientation Meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201).

An incident occurred earlier today at the Decatur Library, the main branch of DeKalb County Public Library, located at 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030. According to the Decatur Police Department, officers responded to the library at approximately 5:10 p.m. on February 2 following reports of a shooting. Officers located an adult male inside the library suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital.