Press Releases

DeKalb to Distribute 3,500 COVID-19 Survival Boxes

DeKalb County Government will distribute 3,500 COVID-19 Survival Boxes this weekend as part of its continuing effort to assist residents affected by the pandemic.

This monthly distribution will…

5,000 DeKalb Tenants and Landlords Apply for Financial Relief

Approximately 5,000 tenants and landlords have applied for financial help since the DeKalb Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition program opened Friday, Feb. 12.

According to Javoyne Hicks, DeKalb…

DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee Meeting Feb. 26

The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee will meet virtually on Feb. 26, 2021, at noon.

To view the meeting via Zoom, go to https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84335519530.

To join by telephone,…

DeKalb Hosts First COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic for Seniors

The DeKalb County Human Services Department, in partnership with the DeKalb County Board of Health and District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, recently helped 500 DeKalb seniors to get COVID-19…

DeKalb Fights COVID-19 Food Insecurity by Distributing 3,500 Boxes of Produce and Chicken

DeKalb County Government continues to fight COVID-19 food insecurity during a monthly food distribution event scheduled for this weekend.

On Saturday, Feb. 20, the county will host four drive-…

DeKalb Residential Sanitation Service to Run One Day Late Due to Presidents Day

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 15, sanitation service for residential customers will run one day late as follows:

Monday, Feb. 15 – Presidents Day observed. No sanitation service.…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces 2021 Plant Sale for DeKalb County Residents

DeKalb Cooperative Extension has opened its ninth Annual Plant Sale and will be accepting orders from Feb. 8 through March 31. 

The one-day pick-up is Saturday, April 10, at the DeKalb…

DeKalb to Prevent Tenant Evictions with $21 Million Federal Grant

DeKalb County renters and landlords affected financially by the pandemic can apply for relief beginning tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 12.

Starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow, tenants and landlords can apply for…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Details for Clarkston City Council Special Election

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has finalized details for the special election to fill a vacant Clarkston City Council seat, previously held by Yterenickia “YT” Bell.…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Unofficial Results for Georgia House District 90 Election

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has completed tabulations for the special election to fill the vacant Georgia House District 90 seat, previously held by long-time lawmaker…