DeKalb County Government serves over 760,000 residents across the Atlanta metropolitan area, operating as a council-manager form of government with a Chief Executive Officer and a Board of Commissioners representing five districts and two super districts. The county employs thousands of public servants across a range of essential services.
The organisation operates divisions responsible for public safety through its police and fire rescue departments, infrastructure management via public works and transportation, community development including affordable housing and economic growth initiatives, and environmental stewardship through watershed management and sanitation services. Additional operations span parks and recreation, cultural affairs, planning and sustainability efforts, and elections and voter registration services.
DeKalb County Government emphasises transparency, efficiency, and community engagement in its operations. The county is one of Georgia's most diverse and dynamic communities, with its governance structure designed to ensure responsiveness and accountability to residents across its service area.
