Press Releases

DeKalb County Hosts “Spring Forward” Beautification and Code Compliance Town Hall

Today, DeKalb County hosted it’s “Spring Forward” Beautification and Code Compliance Town Hall. DeKalb County’s goal is to strengthen community pride, promote clean environments, and encourage…

DeKalb County Announces 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program

Registration is now open!DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, along with the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and WorkSource DeKalb, is excited to launch the 2025 DeKalb Summer Youth…

2nd and 3rd Avenue Sewer Improvement Project Begins April 21

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structuresEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, April 21, with the launch of the 2nd and 3rd Avenue Sewer…

DeKalb County CEO Announces $4 Million in Federal Funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announces $4 million in federal aid funds issued by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for two DeKalb County transportation projects.In the Spring of…

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson to Host "Community Connection” Breakfast Meeting with Special Guest Speaker Maria Houser

District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson, who assumed office on January 1, 2025, will host the first of her three quarterly Community Connection breakfast meetings for 2025. The event will take place…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet April 17, 2025

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 - A & B, Decatur,…

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet April 14th

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14th, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.The public also can attend the meeting virtually…

DeKalb County Police Officer Injured In Crash

On Saturday, April 5, at approximately 7:22 a.m., a DeKalb County police officer was injured in a crash on East Ponce de Leon Ave. between Rays Road and Hambrick Road. A third vehicle was involved.…

DeKalb County’s Second Annual “State of DeKalb Animals” Address & Luncheon

Save the Date – May 16th, 2025Commissioner Michelle Long Spears of DeKalb County District 2 is excited to announce the date and location of the second annual “State of DeKalb Animals” address. The…

DeKalb County CEO Issues Executive Order to Ensure Fiscal Restraints and Responsibility Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty

Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has issued an Executive Order establishing a temporary freeze on new spending and hiring as a proactive measure to safeguard critical county services…