Lorraine Cochran-Johnson was sworn in as the fifth CEO of DeKalb County, making her the first Black woman to lead Georgia’s fourth most-populated county.

In a decisive move for DeKalb County's future, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has championed an unprecedented $4.27 billion infrastructure plan to overhaul the County's water and sewer systems.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to increase the rate residents pay for water once a year for the next decade. In a 5-2 vote, commissioners ...

Reginald D. Wells has been appointed as the new Director of Watershed Management for DeKalb County, succeeding David Hayes. Wells brings over 25 years of experience in water resource management ...

A $10.4 million recruiting and retention plan has been introduced to improve the DeKalb County Police Department's vacancy rate by boosting salaries and other benefits. Much like college sports ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Tuesday, DeKalb leaders will vote on one of the most consequential measures to improve the County’s water and sewer system of the last decade. “Tomorrow is ...

DeKalb County Government Manuel J. Maloof Center in downtown Decatur. Photo by Zoe Seiler. Share DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Commission, at its Feb. 25 regular meeting, approved a 10 ...

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Residents of Illinois in some counties next week will have an election. Do you have an election in your county, and what is on the ballot? Here’s what you need to know. Less than 20 counties on ...

DeKalb County Watershed Management Director David Hayes has retired, the county announced Monday. Hayes worked for the DeKalb watershed department for about 30 years and led it since 2021.

A DeKalb County Superior Court judge is facing calls to resign after a social media post in which she said it is “hard to believe” there are any innocent civilians in Gaza. Stacey Hydrick ...