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In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.🌞🌅

DeKalb County recreation centers and libraries will be available as cooling centers, during the locations’ normal business hours. Libraries are closed on Sundays.

For a list of available libraries, visit www.dekalblibrary.org/locations. For a list of available recreation centers, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks/mission-statementand click the Recreation Programs and Centers dropdown arrow.

Water fountains will be accessible at available libraries. 

A room in each available recreation center will be designated as a cooling center and water fountains and bottled water will be accessible at recreation centers and libraries. 

During cooling center activations, recreation center pools will be free to the public from 2 to 6 p.m.
The DeKalb County Department of Human Services, located at 30 Warren Street, Atlanta, GA 30317, also will be open to the public as a cooling center Friday and Monday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the excessive heat.

Seniors needing assistance can call the Senior Link Line at (770) 322-2950 for an assessment of need.
Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500.

The following community partners are providing assistance during the excessive heat:
Tucker First United Methodist Church, Sunday, June 30, 2024, and each Sunday, from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.  Free lunch, laundry and shower on Tucker First United Methodist Church Activities Center, 4315 Church Street, Tucker, GA 30084. This Shower Ministry is open every Sunday regardless of the heat emergency. For information, call 470-431-7800.

Seniors needing assistance can call the Senior Link Line at (770) 322-2950 for an assessment of need.
Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500.

🌎♻️ On Saturday, June 29, Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry hosted a community town hall meeting to discuss environmental issues in DeKalb. Community leaders participated in a panel to discuss growing concerns over environmental justice, housing, and food insecurity.



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📸 Photos from the June 25, 2024 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Meeting.

🎤 In honor of African American Music Month, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners honored legendary recording artist CeeLo Green with the W.W. King Bridge Builder Award and the African American Music Appreciation Month Trailblazer Award, respectively. 

🏳️‍🌈 DeKalb County Government closed Pride Month by declaring June 25, 2024, as DeKalb County Pride Day.

☮️ Human rights advocate Teresa Hardy delivered the morning inspirational.



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On Wednesday, June 26, demolition began at North DeKalb Mall to make way for construction of the mixed-use development Lulah Hills. The 73-acre project is a collaboration between DeKalb County Government, Decide DeKalb and national retail real estate owner EDENS, and will include retail and restaurant spaces, private residences, a 150-key hotel, and green spaces. Attendees of the demolition ceremony included DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, CEO-elect Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Board of Commissioners, former Commissioner Jeff Rader, and Decide DeKalb President Dorian DeBarr.



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In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Friday, June 28, through Monday, July 1. 🌞🌅

DeKalb County recreation centers and libraries will be available as cooling centers, during the locations’ normal business hours. Libraries are closed on Sundays.

For a list of available libraries, visit www.dekalblibrary.org/locations. For a list of available recreation centers, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks/mission-statementand click the Recreation Programs and Centers dropdown arrow.

Water fountains will be accessible at available libraries. 

A room in each available recreation center will be designated as a cooling center and water fountains and bottled water will be accessible at recreation centers and libraries. 

During cooling center activations, recreation center pools will be free to the public from 2 to 6 p.m.
The DeKalb County Department of Human Services, located at 30 Warren Street, Atlanta, GA 30317, also will be open to the public as a cooling center Friday and Monday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the excessive heat.

Seniors needing assistance can call the Senior Link Line at (770) 322-2950 for an assessment of need.
Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500.

The following community partners are providing assistance during the excessive heat:
Tucker First United Methodist Church, Sunday, June 30, 2024, and each Sunday, from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.  Free lunch, laundry and shower on Tucker First United Methodist Church Activities Center, 4315 Church Street, Tucker, GA 30084. This Shower Ministry is open every Sunday regardless of the heat emergency. For information, call 470-431-7800.

Seniors needing assistance can call the Senior Link Line at (770) 322-2950 for an assessment of need.
Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500.

🔴 LIVE on DCTV: June 27 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole Meeting

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In honor of African American Music Month, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners honored legendary recording artist CeeLo Green with the W.W. King Bridge Builder Award and the African American Music Appreciation Month Trailblazer Award, respectively. Thomas Calloway, professionally known as CeeLo Green, is a five-time Grammy Award-winner and a pioneer of Atlanta-based hip hop. DCTV Director Diamond Lewis spoke with CeeLo in a 1-on-1 interview about the honors from DeKalb County Government and his inspiring career.



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🚒 DeKalb County Fire Rescue (DCFR) and the City of Decatur Fire Department will host a female firefighter weekend on June 22 - 23 to celebrate and empower women firefighters. 👩🏻‍🚒👩🏽‍🚒👩🏿‍🚒

The two-day community event will educate the public on the vital roles, challenges, and achievements of female firefighters through educational talks, practical demonstrations, and interactive activities.

On June 22, at DeKalb County Fire Station #7, 1712 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30032, the community will receive in-depth insight into the life of a firefighter, including a tour of the new fire station and a live demonstration. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/g/md0SXBnmw8.

On June 23, an event for girls aged 14-18 will be held at the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Academy, 3161 Warren Road, Decatur, Ga. 30032. To receive a hands-on experience, participants will be immersed in the world of firefighting and will have the opportunity to challenge themselves with various firefighting skills. Registration is required. Please visit https://forms.office.com/g/XbgMURhZ36.

For more information, contact Captain Jaeson Daniels, DCFR public information officer, at 678-923-9494 [email protected].



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On Saturday, June 15, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners hosted a Juneteenth concert featuring performances by Grammy-nomintated recording artist El Debarge with special guest Tyrese and funk band BRICK. CEO Thurmond was also honored with a custom painting by Atlanta-based artist Cecil Bernard.



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On June 13, Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry hosted a community town hall meeting for residents of District 3 and Super District 7 at South DeKalb Senior Center. Attendees voiced concerns over recent BOC vacancies after former Commissioners Larry Johnson and Lorraine Cochran-Johnson stepped down in March. COO Zach Williams and department heads/representatives from DeKalb County Police Department, Code Compliance, Public Works, Roads & Drainage, Sanitation, SPLOST, and Watershed were also in attendance.

📱District 3 and Super District 7 Staff Contacts 📧

🔵 District Three Contact
LaShun Atwaters
[email protected]
404.371.2425

🟢 Super District Seven Contact
Amaris Sawyer
[email protected]
404.371.2899



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🏆 DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond was recently honored by the Atlanta Business League during their 45th Annual CEO Awards ceremony. Presented by Corporate Environmental Risk Management CEO and President Al Edwards, CEO Thurmond received the Distinguished Service Award for his staunch support of minority business development and his dedicated service to DeKalb County. First Lady Zola Thurmond was in attendance to accept the award on his behalf.

U.S. Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05) was also honored with the Catalyst Award.



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📸 Photos from the June 11, 2024 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Meeting.

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners honored the Task Force for Global Health and Mother Genetta Plair Street Ministry.

Doraville City Councilmember Stephanie Koontz delivered the morning inspirational.



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🌈 DCTV takes the time in June to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. 🏳️‍🌈



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DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond called for a multiyear water and sewer rate increase to finance the repair and upgrade of the county’s aging water and sewer system during the June 4 Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting.

 

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🔴 LIVE on DCTV: CEO Thurmond to Call for Water and Sewer Rate Increase to Fix System

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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new mural at Mason Mill Park. Made possible through the DeKalb District 2 Park Bond, the mural was completed in four months and is located under the bridge on South Peachtree Creek Trail. Atlanta-based artist Jermaine Clark was selected to complete the project.

After the ceremony, Commissioner Michelle Long Spears and the District 2 team hosted a community meeting to update residents on current and upcoming projects.



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Bottled water will again be distributed today for DeKalb County residents who have been affected by the City of Atlanta’s water main breaks.  
 
One case of water per household will be distributed beginning at 1 p.m. today, June 3, at the Atlanta-DeKalb Human Services Complex, 30 Warren Street, Atlanta.
 
The water is available for customers in the affected area who are experiencing low to no water pressure during the City of Atlanta’s water outages and repairs.

Bottled water will again be distributed Sunday for DeKalb residents who have been affected by the City of Atlanta’s water main breaks.  
 
One case of water per household will be distributed beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday at the Atlanta-DeKalb Human Services Complex, 30 Warren Street, Atlanta.
 
Representatives from the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management,
Department of Human Services and
Fire Rescue and Police Department are coordinating the distribution.
 
“We are honored to provide mutual aid and assistance to Atlanta-DeKalb residents and our friends and neighbors in Atlanta during this crisis,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said.

The water is available for customers in the affected area who are experiencing low to no water pressure during the City of Atlanta’s water outages and repairs.
 
Earlier today, DeKalb distributed approximately 2,000 bottles of water to county residents who are city of Atlanta water customers.
 
Additionally, the county delivered bottled water to three City of Atlanta fire stations which served as distribution locations.

DeKalb County Fire Rescue has sent a 3,000-gallon tanker to assist the city of Atlanta, which is experiencing water outages throughout the downtown service area due to two water main breaks.

📸 Behind-the-scenes photos from the making of the 2024 DeKalb Virtual Career Academy (DVCA) orientation video and ceremony.

Since 2017, DVCA has positively impacted more than 4,000 county youth. The summer internship program is made possible through a partnership between DeKalb County Government, the DeKalb County School District and Georgia Piedmont Technical College. 🎓📚📝



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📸 Photos from the May 28, 2024 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Meeting.

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners honored American Medical Response DeKalb and DeKalb County Fire Rescue EMS first responders with a proclamation.

District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick presented 2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Trailblazer Awards to founding Chamblee Chamber of Commerce member Charlene Fang, and the Honorable Alvin T Wong, State Court Judge.

EGM Services Inc. CEO Kelsi Robinson, EMBA delivered the morning inspirational.



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🏓👟🏀🎱 In honor of Older Americans Month, DeKalb Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs hosted the 35th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympics from May 6 to May 17. Seniors from DeKalb and surrounding counties participated in several events, including billiards, bowling, free-throw basketball, track and field, swimming, pickleball, and water volleyball. Stay tuned to YouTube.com/DeKalbCountyGov to view these events. DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs



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✈️ On May 11, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport celebrated its annual Good Neighbor Day Air Show. The event featured aerial demonstrations from pilots and paratroopers, and exhibits from DeKalb County departments. This year’s festivities commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day which occurred on June 6, 1944 when WWII allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. 



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