DeKalb County Government provides public services and administration to over 760,000 residents across DeKalb County, Georgia, in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The organisation operates under a council-manager form of government, with a Board of Commissioners representing five districts and two super districts, and a Chief Executive Officer overseeing all county operations.
The county maintains multiple departments and divisions delivering essential services across public safety, infrastructure, transportation, community development, parks and recreation, environmental management, and elections administration. Police and fire rescue services handle emergency response, whilst public works manages infrastructure maintenance and operations. Transportation divisions oversee planning and operations, and community development programmes focus on affordable housing and economic growth.
DeKalb County also manages watershed and sanitation services, administers voter registration and elections, and operates parks, recreation and cultural affairs facilities. Urban planning and sustainability initiatives address long-term development challenges. The organisation employs thousands of public servants across these departments, operating with stated commitments to transparency, efficiency, and community engagement.