DeKalb County CEO initiates comprehensive review of police actions at anti-ICE protest
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has committed to a comprehensive review of the police response to an anti-ICE protest.
DeKalb County sees quicker EMS response times
Officials say the faster response times are thanks to a multi-million dollar investment. The county also offers two programs to keep EMTs from responding to “preventable” 911 calls.
DeKalb County leaders vote to hike water and sewer rates
After weeks of town halls and discussions, DeKalb County commissioners are set to vote on a measure that could raise water and sewer rates for the county's residents.
DeKalb County Watershed Management gets new director
DeKalb County has recently undergone a significant leadership change in its Department of Watershed Management.
DeKalb County CEO-elect: 'I look forward to doing the job'
Lorraine Cochran-Johnson addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon after handily winning her runoff election on Tuesday.
DeKalb County CEO runoff election results: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson makes history with victory
Former Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has claimed victory in the race to become DeKalb County's next CEO. Here's what the official results say.
DeKalb residents concerned over lack of ‘representation’ amid commission vacancies
It’s been months since former DeKalb County commissioners Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson vacated their seats—as required by law— to run for higher office. Their bids for DeKalb County CEO leave 10 to 20% of county residents underrepresented, according to county election officials.
DeKalb County's CEO runoff: Cochran-Johnson vs. Johnson
The two candidates faced off in a televised debate on FOX 5 Wednesday evening.
Doraville PD releasing some drivers charged with DUI, while others go to jail
Doraville denies giving an ex-councilman special treatment when, instead of taking him to jail on a DUI charge, an officer drove him home. A review of records by the FOX 5 I-Team finds Doraville PD takes some DUI suspects to jail, and lets others go, which may be a bigger problem. The city blames a policy change by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which has Doraville struggling at times to cover its shifts.
First responders in DeKalb County to get pay raise
Police and fire personnel in DeKalb County will soon get a pretty hefty pay increase.
DeKalb County moves forward with requiring surveillance cameras at convenience stores
The measure made it out of committed on Thursday afternoon.
DeKalb County could require surveillance cameras for convenience stores to deter violent crime
DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson sponsored legislation to require security cameras at all convenience stores after an uptick in violent crime at stores in the county. She said it will help deter crime.
DeKalb County urges residents to mask up, get vaccinated as cases rise, Christmas nears
DeKalb County has issued its CodeRED account to warn residents of the rise in COVID-19 cases in metro Atlanta.
DeKalb County hosts town hall discussing rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
DeKalb County health officials gave an update on Thursday about the COVID-19 vaccine and the distribution process. The event was held virtually with officials from Emory School of Medicine, Grady Health, and the CDC.
DeKalb County commissioners urge state lawmakers to address street racing
Residents along Briarcliff Road in DeKalb County said the two-lane road resembled a race track this weekend, as street racers invaded their community for a second time in recent weeks.
Officials demolish DeKalb County home as part of sewer repair
Authorities in DeKalb County demolished a home on Wednesday morning.
DeKalb County to fix most problematic sewage locations
Officials in DeKalb County are looking to make major repairs to some of the sewage infrastructure’s most troubled locations.