Press Releases

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Mini Camp

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Mini Day Camp Feb. 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of camp is $10 for a day of activities for children ages 5-15. Participants must…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet February 15, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Dr., Decatur…

Section of Russell Drive to be Closed Feb. 9

Russell Drive between S Columbia Drive and Chester Way and Chester Way between North Carter Road and Russell Drive, will be closed to through-traffic Friday, February 9 to Friday, March 1 to…

DeKalb Summer Camp Registration to Open Feb. 13

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will open registration for “Camp Superstars” summer camp program Feb. 13.Camp Superstars, a summer day camp for ages 5-15, runs…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Selected as a Panelist at the NACo 2024 Legislative Conference

Panel will focus on the federal permitting process for U.S. counties  Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will be a panelist at the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024…

DeKalb County Parks and Commissioner Michelle Long Spears partners with Artist Jermaine Clark

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and Commissioner Michelle Long Spears partners with Atlanta-based artist Jermaine Clark to host two community engagement…

Gresham Recreation Center to Host Black History Month Program Feb. 22

The Gresham Recreation Center will host a Black History Month program on Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m. at the Gresham Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, Ga. Black History Month is an…

DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson Welcomes VyStar Credit Union to Wesley Chapel

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson recently met with the partners of VyStar Credit Union to welcome them to District 3. “I am grateful that VyStar Credit Union has continued to expand…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet Virtually February 12

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12, at 5:30 p.m.The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us…

DeKalb Industrial Way Lane Closure Extends to Irvin Way on Feb. 7

Crews will replace damaged water main On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the DeKalb Industrial Way lane closure will be extended from Lawrenceville Highway to Irvin Way. This lane closure is necessary as…