Press Releases

Registration Now Open for Commissioner Spears’ State of DeKalb Animals (SoDA) Address and Luncheon

DeKalb County decision makers, subject matter experts and advocates to gather  Commissioner Michelle Long Spears of DeKalb County’s District 2, in collaboration with the DeKalb Board of…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet March 21, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Dr., Decatur,…

Cobb Fowler South Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project Public Information Open House Set for March 19

Construction to upsize sewer linesEfforts to improve service capacity throughout DeKalb County will continue with the launch of the Cobb Fowler South Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project. Crews will…

DeKalb Regional Land Bank to Meet March 14

The DeKalb Regional Land Bank will meet on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 2-4 p.m.The meeting will be held in person at 178 Sam St., in Room A3400 A and via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/…

DKPD to Host 2024 Youth Academy

Participation is free The DeKalb County Police Department will host the 2024 Youth Academy on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Police Headquarters, 1960 W. Exchange Pl., Tucker, Ga. This is…

CEO Michael Thurmond Recognized as Georgia Public Library Champion of the Year

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond was recognized March 11 as the 2023 Georgia Public Library Champion of the Year.“I am honored and humbled to be recognized as a champion for Georgia libraries,” CEO…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Sat., Mar. 9, and Sun., Mar. 10, starting at 8 p.m. to use at the following locations:Fire…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, March 11

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024. The meeting will be held at Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet In-Person March 11

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga.  30341The meeting agenda is as…

DeKalb County Police Department to Host One Stop Shop Hiring Event

Candidates may leave with a conditional offer! The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a One Stop Shop Hiring event on March 9, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1950 W. Exchange Place…