Press Releases

Section of Lauren Parkway to be Closed Aug. 7

Lauren Parkway, between Memorial Drive and N. Hairston Road, will be closed to through-traffic 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, August 7 to Friday, August 11 to facilitate road drilling to access a…

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson Invites Public to the District 5 End-of-Summer Health, Wellness and Back-to-School Event

First 300 students will receive a free backpack and school supplies

 

On Saturday, Aug. 5, District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson will sponsor an End-of-Summer Health, Wellness, and Back…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Encourages DeKalb Residents to Come out Tomorrow for 3rd Annual Back-to-School Event

On Saturday, July 29, Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, in partnership with Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks and Dr. Joyce Morley, DeKalb School District Board member, Pastor Karl D. Moore and First Lady…

Commissioner Robert Patrick Continues Funding for Omega Support's Annual Back-to-School Celebration

Commissioner Robert Patrick, representing DeKalb County's District 1 and serving as the presiding officer, reaffirms his dedication to empowering local students by allocating $10,000 of District 1…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Partners with Plaza Fiesta, STEED Society & DCSD on Back-to-School Event for Latino Community

Partnership to provide vaccinations and school supplies targeting the Latino Community

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with Plaza Fiesta on its annual Back-To-…

DeKalb County Ethics Board to Reschedule the August 17, 2023 Regular Meeting to August 3, 2023

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct a meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677.

Join by phone at…

Commissioner Larry Johnson to Host 13th Annual Let’s Move DeKalb! Back to School Expo

Event is in partnership with C.H.O.I.C.E.S.

 

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson and the Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) extends their partnership to…

Police Athletic League Begins Final Four Tournament as Successful Summer of Basketball After Dark Reaches End

Over 400 DeKalb youth taught critical life skills, career education, conflict resolution, and swimming to keep youth off the street and constructively engaged during summer.

 

Super District 7…

DeKalb Pools and Facilities Open to Sept. 4

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs announces county pools and facilities will be open on a modified schedule from Aug. 6 through Sept. 4. The pools listed below will be open…

DeKalb Parks Partners with Georgia Department of Natural Resources to Host 3rd Gateway to Fishing Program Aug. 12

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a Gateway to Fishing Program, Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at…