Press Releases

DeKalb Offers Free Bulky Item Collection for Residents

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will offer free residential bulky item curbside collection from Friday, May 7, through Saturday, May 29.

Residents within the Sanitation Division’s service area…

DeKalb County Public Library to Begin Making Computer Appointments

Starting Monday, April 19, 2021, DeKalb County Public Library will begin offering one-hour appointments available for computer use.

Prior to entry, each patron must submit to a temperature screening…

Commissioner Cochran-Johnson Announces Development of a Community Youth Farm

During an April 6 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meeting, District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson unveiled a comprehensive plan for the development of a $1.4 million state-of-the-art…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Announces Groundbreaking of Community and Senior Center for Districts 4 and 7

DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the District 4 community and senior center at 4885 Elam Road in Stone Mountain on Thursday, April 15, at 10 a.m.…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw to Host Community Breakfast Meeting April 17

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host his second Quarterly in the Fourth Community Breakfast meeting for 2021 that will be held virtually for the foreseeable future.

“I miss not having in-person…

Section of Meadowvale Drive to be Closed April 15-16

Meadowvale Drive NE, between Abby Lane NE and Marann Drive NE, will be closed to through-traffic from 7 a.m. Thursday, April 15, to 11 p.m. Friday, April 16, to facilitate the filming of Powerpuff…

Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry Launches Fruitful Communities Campaign

On Monday, April 12, Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at transforming public spaces into regenerative, productive urban landscapes. 

The…

DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee to Meet April 23

The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee will meet virtually on April 23, 2021, at noon.

To view the meeting via Zoom, go to https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/86505354538 and use meeting…

DeKalb County Ethics Board to Meet April 15

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a board meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 6 p.m.  

The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677
Join by…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Launches DeKalb County District 7 Corridor Cleanup Initiative

This weekend DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will launch her annual litter initiative in which volunteers will clean up several stretches of heavily-trafficked roadways.

The…