SPLOST projects completed as new year begins As 2025 came to a close, DeKalb County officials announced the opening of Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funded projects, including a playground in Stone Mountain and a restored bridge that connects th... See more
Resolving to reach my goals For many folks, welcoming a new year means goal setting and making those New Year’s resolutions a reality. I like the idea and the tradition of starting work towards achieving something new once the new year rolls around, but I... See more
Authorities capture three escaped fugitives from DeKalb jail The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit and uniform patrol units were searching for three inmates accused of committing violent crimes who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail in Decatur... See more
DeKalb County residents are saying “hello” to a new year – and a new strain of the influenza virus that is rapidly spreading throughout the area. DeKalb County officials and emergency medical personnel are alerting residents to a significant increase in f... See more
DeKalb ‘now hiring’ as multiple department heads announce retirements
The last weeks of 2025 brought announcements of multiple changes within DeKalb County leadership as the first year of Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s role as DeKalb County Government CEO wra... See more
