DeKalb 2024 Election Runoff: Commissioner, City Council Seats Decided

DeKalb County election officials have released the unofficial results of the 2024 general election runoff.

DeKalb Approves SPLOST, EHOST In 2023 Municipal Election

See how DeKalb County voted on two special sales taxes in the 2023 municipal election.

4 District Attorneys Sue Georgia Over Senate Bill 92

Senate Bill 92 was signed in May and went into law July 1, creating a commission to oversee district attorneys and solicitors-general.

DeKalb County Voter Registration And Elections Board To Meet May 11

Public comments may be made in person or via email.

DeKalb To Honor 'Bridge Builders' During State Of The County Address

Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, James B. Miller, Jr. and R.L. Brown, Jr. will be recognized April 26.

County District Attorneys Co-Hosting 'Justus' Performance

The April 25 performance features personal stories from people who have experienced the impact of incarceration.

DeKalb County Ethics Board To Meet April 20

The regular meeting will be held via Zoom.

DeKalb County To Hold Virtual Public Meeting For Frazier Rowe Park

The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs department will host the meeting April 18.

DeKalb Extends Deadline For Summer Youth Jobs Training Program

The new deadline is April 16 for 800 virtual youth internship opportunities.

DeKalb County Charter Review Commission Notice Of Meeting And Agenda

The meeting will be held April 13 at the Manuel J. Maloof Center.

DeKalb Kicks Off Summer Youth Jobs Training Program

More than 800 virtual youth internship opportunities are available.

DeKalb Reopens Tenant-Landlord Relief Program

Funds available to support the county’s successful Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition program.

GBI Names New Assistant Special Agent In Charge

Stacey Cheeks was promoted to the role.

Celia Way Water Line Replacement Project Begins March 20

Construction crews will install a new water line system.

GBI Names Director Of The Child Victims Unit

Elizabeth Andrews was promoted to the role.

Melinda Drive Phase 2 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Begins May 18

A virtual meeting about the project will be held March 14.

GBI Announces New Impressions Assistant Manager

Lindsey Shelton was promoted to Assistant Manager of the Impressions Section of the Crime Lab at GBI Headquarters.

DeKalb County Charter Review Commission: Notice Of Meeting And Agenda

The next meeting is March 9 at the Manuel J. Maloof Center.

GBI Announces Promotion Of Rocky Bigham To Special Agent In Charge

Bigham will be responsible for supervision of staff assigned to the statewide unit that provides investigative support to law enforcement.

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Featured In New York Times Story

The article details how communities across the U.S., including DeKalb County, have addressed the proliferation of small box discount stores.

County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Hosts Summer Food Program

Summer camp sites are urged to apply.

DeKalb County To Hold Parks Citizen Advisory Board Meeting March 28

The meeting to discuss current park improvements will be conducted via Zoom.

DeKalb Parks To Host Virtual Peaceland Park Master Plan Public Meeting

The community is invited to participate and offer guidance for future county park improvements.

County Commissioner Selected For Georgia WIN Leadership Academy

"Their commitment to nurturing, training, and supporting women in government is invaluable," Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said.

Bradshaw Secures $100K For DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce In 2023 Budget

The county board approved funds for the chamber's Small Business Recovery Program.

DeKalb CEO Includes Starting Salary Boost For Police And Fire Recruits

A 10 percent increase would solidify DeKalb police and fire as among highest paid in the Southeast.

DeKalb County Voter Registration And Elections Board To Meet March 9

This meeting will be conducted in person at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur.

GBI Announces Names Assistant Special Agent In Charge

Ryan Hilton was promoted to the role.

GBI Names New Criminal Justice Training Supervisor

Consuela Calhoun was promoted to serve in the role.

GBI Names Chemistry Assistant Manager

Brittany Scott was promoted to serve in the role.

GBI Announces Promotion Of Ryan Carmichael To Inspector

He will provide supervisory and administrative oversight to several Investigative Division work units around the state.

GBI Announces Promotion Of Mark Lavender To Special Agent In Charge

SAC Lavender will be responsible for the supervision of the special agents assigned to the office, which serves a nine-county area.

DeKalb Announces Presidents Day Sanitation Schedule

Service will run one day late for residential customers.

DeKalb County Voter Registration And Elections Board To Meet Feb. 9

The in-person meeting is set for 4:30 p.m.

DeKalb County Charter Review Commission Notice Of Meeting And Agenda

The meeting is set for Feb. 6.

DeKalb County Voter Registration Designated Center For Excellence

The nonpartisan program brings together election officials and other experts to support excellence in U.S. election administration.

DeKalb County Amends Zoning To Manage Growth Of Certain Stores

Amendments set best practices to deter adverse effects of documented proliferation of small box discount retailers in the area.

DeKalb County Voter Registration And Elections Board To Meet Jan. 27

The meeting will be held at the DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections office.

'Quarterly In The Fourth' Community Breakfast Meetings Planned

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host the meetings for the fifth year, beginning Jan. 28.

DeKalb County Board Of Commissioners Elects Presiding Officers

Commissioners Robert Patrick and Mereda Davis Johnson were elected to serve as the presiding officers.