Press Releases

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) announced the release of its 2026 Deputy Registrar Training Schedule, reinforcing the county’s commitment to civic engagement, voter access, and accurate voter registration as preparation begins for the upcoming election year. The 2026 election cycle includes a statewide Gubernatorial Election on May 19, 2026, along with contests for major federal, state, and local offices.

DeKalb for Seniors Inc. invites the community to step back into the glamour of the 1920s for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, music, and mystery at “Satin Gloves & Secrets: A Valentine’s Dinner & Mystery Fundraiser,” taking place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.at the Lou Walker Senior Center Ballroom, 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, GA 30058.

DeKalb County is alerting residents to a significant increase in flu-related emergency calls, based on data and observations from the County’s emergency medical services partner, American Medical Response (AMR). According to AMR, flu-related 911 calls in DeKalb County have increased by approximately 60% over the past several weeks, reflecting a broader statewide and national trend. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows flu activity in Georgia is currently extremely high, with hospitalizations increasing across the country.

The DeKalb County Board of Registration & Elections (DeKalb BRE) will hold their Scheduled Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting normal business. This meeting will be conducted in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30032. Public comments may be made in person or submitted by sending an email of one printed page or less at a minimum font of 12 to electionspubliccmnt@dekalbcountyga.gov which must be received between 35 and 5 minutes before the scheduled start of the meeting. The body of your email must include your first and last name.