Press Releases

DeKalb County will celebrate the conclusion of the DeKalb Virtual Career Academy, its innovative virtual summer youth employment program, on Wednesday, July 10, at 10 a.m., at The DeKalb Conference Center, 495 N. Indian Creek Dr., Clarkston, GA 30021. “Over the past eight years, nearly 4,700 youth have taken advantage of this opportunity to learn and earn during our summer jobs program, whether in-person or virtually,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “The celebration will honor the interns who participated, acknowledging their hard work, dedication and the skills they developed during the program.”

DeKalb County’s N.H. Scott Recreation Center will host a Community Family Health Fitness Expo on Saturday, July 20, located at 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event has something for everyone of all ages to enjoy whether they are seasoned fitness enthusiasts or just beginning their wellness journeys. This free event will include high-energy fitness demonstrations, exclusive vendor exhibits, nutritional workshops, music and more.

In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Tuesday, July 9. For a list of available cooling centers, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather. DeKalb County recreation centers and libraries will be available as cooling centers during the locations’ normal business hours. Water fountains will be accessible at recreation centers and libraries.

The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a One Stop Shop Hiring event on Saturday, July 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker. Candidates will have the opportunity to complete the hiring process and potentially walk away with a conditional offer to start employment on Sept. 16. The new starting salary for certified officers is up to $64,640 and up to $60,060 for non-certified individuals.

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs’ Friends of Flat Shoals Park will host a Book it to the Park book drive on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flat Shoals Park, 4522 Flat Shoals Pkwy. Decatur, Ga. 30034. The Friends of Flat Shoals Park began hosting the Book it to the Park event shortly after the installation of the new book box in 2017. The book box has been a success and is heavily utilized by youth in the community. In an effort to support literacy, we encourage the community to donate new and gently used children’s books to the event.