Press Releases

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Upcoming 4-H Events

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension 4-H is excited to announce upcoming summer events.• Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament June 1,2024. This event will feature a 90-min show experience, along…

"It Takes a Village": Town Hall Tackles Homelessness Crisis in DeKalb County

Join community leaders and experts for a crucial discussion addressing homelessness in DeKalb County at the "It Takes a Village" Town Hall. As homelessness continues to be a pressing issue in…

DeKalb County Police Department Investigation Leads to 20 Arrests

Twenty gang members were arrested on April 5, 2024, following a joint investigation by the DeKalb County Police Department Gang Unit, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting on Monday, April 8

The DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting of the Executive Committee on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 1 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to consider approval…

CEO Thurmond Appoints Carina Swain as New E-911 Director

DeKalb installing $5 million state-of-the-art emergency call technologyDeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has appointed Carina Swain as the county’s E-911 director. A public safety professional…

DeKalb County Ethics Board to Hold Ethics Forum

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will hold an Ethics Forum on Thursday, April 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Ethics Forum will be held at 178 Sam’s…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet April 8

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.The public also can attend the…

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to Meet April 11

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be…

DeKalb Industrial Way Lane Closure Extends to Coalter Way on April 2

Crews will replace damaged water main On Tuesday, April 2, the DeKalb Industrial Way lane closure will be extended from Lawrenceville Highway to Coalter Way. As a result, Irvin Way will be…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Senior Swimming Program

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to host a senior swimming program at East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center, 4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain, Ga. from April 9 – May…