DeKalb County | Global County
Atlanta has long called itself the “world’s next great city,” and its large number of diverse multinational residents…
Dekalb County
Economic Development Around the State
Macon Expansion: Paper products manufacturer Irving Tissue is expanding to the tune of $600 million in Macon. The expansion will add a third paper-making machine, more converting lines and a fully automated warehouse, increasing annual manufacturing capacity by 75,000 metric…
MADE in DeKalb
MADE in DeKalb is bridging a widening gap between the skills of potential workers and the industries creating more jobs in the manufacturing and distribution sector here in Georgia. It’s estimated, in a 2024 report by Deloitte, that 1.9 million…
Leadership: Fire Captain Chuck Bray
The "Walk out of Darkness" will take place in England from August 24th through September 7th. PRESS RELEASE - DEKALB COUNTY, AUGUST 14, 2024 – More than 80 percent of first responders experience traumatic events while on the job and in DeKalb County…
Latin American Association's Compañeros Awards Luncheon
The 35th Annual Luncheon took place Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at the Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom. This Luncheon serves…
Connected, Safe and Attractive
Around Metro Atlanta, it’s nearly impossible not to notice the colorful banners and beautiful landscaping that mark different communities. These are often the work of community improvement districts (CIDs). A CID is a geographic area where businesses voluntarily self-tax to…
The Future of DeKalb is Inclusive and Prosperous
Sustainable growth within a community is often the result of creative collaboration, innovation, and inclusive vision. In an ever-changing economic landscape, a dynamic and opportunity-focused approach to development is what allows communities to grow in a way that is accessible…
DeKalb County | Strong Growth and Successful Projects
Ask anyone about DeKalb County and you’ll hear tales of resilience, revitalization, business growth, infrastructure improvement and overall optimism for what’s to come. DeKalb CEO Michael…
Georgians Get a Ticket to Ride
Whether it’s futuristic traffic lights that talk to cars, trendy statewide electric vehicle chargers or functional bus rapid transit (BRT) stations, the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will benefit Georgians for decades to come. The historic law that passed Congress last…
Political Notes: The Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Abortion Decriminalization: DeKalb County’s City of Pine Lake, which has all-female leadership, including the mayor and city council members, has adopted a resolution requesting the city’s police department not investigate reports of abortion care and indicating that no city funds…
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