Press Releases

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Co-sponsor Inaugural Spirit of DeKalb Awards with DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

Recognizing some of DeKalb County’s most extraordinary residents, businesses, philanthropists and civic leaders

 

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will…

DeKalb County Police Department to Host 2022 Youth Academy

Participation is free!

DeKalb County Police Department announced today that the deadline for applications to the DeKalb County Police Department’s second Youth Academy is Fri., Oct. 28.

This is an…

Cobbs Creek Sewer Replacement Project Phase 1 Begins Oct. 31

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, Oct. 31, with the launch of the Cobbs Creek Sewer Replacement Project.

Crews will replace approximately 6,449…

Commissioner Larry Johnson Receives International Award

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in his role as the District 3 Commissioner and Immediate Past President of the National Association of Counties,

was recognized by his local government…

DeKalb County Community Policing Unit to Host “Trunk or Treat with a Cop”

In partnership with Kroger

The DeKalb County Police Department Community Policing Unit is hosting its 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat with a Cop on October 31, 2022. This free event will be held in the…

Kensington Road Lane Closure Begins Oct. 25

Construction to install new sewer mains

 

A portion of Kensington Road, between Camp Road and Memorial Drive, will be intermittently closed from Oct. 25 to Oct. 28 while crews work to replace…

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting on October 21

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special called meeting on October 21, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of reviewing voter challenges.

This meeting will be conducted via…

DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond and Commissioner Larry Johnson Attend White House Event

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and Commissioner Larry Johnson (NACo Past President) are participating in the White House’s Communities in Action: Building a Better Georgia event.

The…

CEO Thurmond Proposes $1,500 Retention Bonus for Non-sworn Frontline Employees

$1,000 retention bonus for all other employees

 

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a proposed one-time, $1,500 retention bonus for non-sworn frontline employees.

The $1,500…

Barbashela Creek Sewer Replacement Project Begins October 24

Virtual community meeting on Tuesday, October 18, at 6:30 p.m.
at: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/5029881429

 

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues on…