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DeKalb County, Georgia · DeKalb CountyDeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been appointed the county’s next Director of Public Safety, succeeding Jack Lumpkin and bringing nearly four decades of public service experience to the role.See the Story
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum Selected as Next Director of Public Safety
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Coronavirus · DeKalb CountyDeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the executive order on remote work in a video. (Screengrab from DeKalb County Government video) DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson signed an executive order on Dec. 17, that will formally end the DeKalb’s COVID-19 emergency work plan for county offices and employees. Beginning Jan. 5, 2026, all DeKalb County offices under the CEO’s supervision will be staffed in person during regular …See the Story



