Press Releases

DeKalb Offers Educational Series to Support Nonprofit Organizations

The DeKalb County Human Services Department, Office of Youth Services in partnership with Georgia Piedmont Technical College announces a two-part educational series for local nonprofit organizations…

Registration Now Open for DeKalb Virtual Summer Camp

Registration is now open for DeKalb County’s "Camp Superstars Virtual Edition" summer camp. The free program, designed for youth ages 5 to 15, will run June 1 to July 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday…

DeKalb Announces Memorial Day Holiday Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows:

Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day…

DeKalb County, State Agriculture Department and Georgia Farmers Partner to Fight Food Insecurity

On Friday, May 22, DeKalb County Government worked to mitigate food insecurity in the county by distributing 1,200 boxes of fresh produce and 1,200 bags of chicken to families and residents who have…

DeKalb County Highlights Frontline Workers during Annual Public Works Week

Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored National Public Works Week.  Across North America, more than 30,000 APWA members in the U.S. and Canada are using the week…

7,208 Apply for DeKalb’s Virtual Career Academy

The application process for DeKalb’s Virtual Career Academy (DVCA) is closed, and 7,208 youth have applied for the 850 spots.

“We have experienced unprecedented response to our summer youth…

DeKalb County to hold Virtual Master Plan Meeting for Rowland Road Property

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 3, at 6 p.m., to discuss the master plan for a property at 1227 Rowland…

DeKalb Partners with Atlanta Rapper Killer Mike to Share COVID-19 Information

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is partnering with Atlanta rapper Killer Mike to emphasize the importance of staying home or masking up if going out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The CDC is…

DeKalb Department of Planning and Sustainability Launches Citizen Survey

The DeKalb County Department of Planning and Sustainability has launched a new citizen survey to help inform future sustainability initiatives.

Citizens can access the 10-question survey by visiting…

Registration Now Open for DeKalb’s Virtual Career Academy

Online registration for DeKalb’s Virtual Career Academy (DVCA) is now open and continues through May 14. To register, go to www.dekalbcountyga.gov/careeracademy.

To qualify for enrollment in the…