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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Present Resolution Requiring Mandatory Disclosure of Pending Litigation by DeKalb Vendors
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2023 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Present Resolution Requiring Mandatory Disclosure of Pending Litigation by DeKalb Vendors Proposed ordinance to be heard today at 3:30 p.m. by the Finance, Audit and Budget Committee DECATUR, Ga.–Super District 7 Commissioner …
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DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Featured Today In New York Times Article Detailing the Rapid Growth of Dollar Stores
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2023 DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Featured Today In New York Times Article Detailing the Rapid Growth of Dollar Stores DeKalb County’s recently passed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance cited for its small box discount retail …
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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Selected As A Member of the 2023 Georgia WIN Leadership Academy
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2023 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Selected As A Member of the 2023 Georgia WIN Leadership Academy Women In Numbers to statewide and legislative offices among the Academy’s goals DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson …
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DeKalb County Residents Are Encouraged to Plant A Tree in Honor of Arbor Day at the E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2023 DeKalb County Residents Are Encouraged to Plant A Tree in Honor of Arbor Day at the E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm Proper tree-planting procedures and expert instruction regarding the basics of tree identification to be shared. DECATUR, …
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Residents Are Encouraged to Attend The DeKalb County Charter Review Town Hall to Further Understand the Organizational Act
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 Kae Holloway Content and PR Manager Commissioner Ted Terry 270-925-3407 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2023 Residents Are Encouraged to Attend The DeKalb County Charter Review Town Hall to Further Understand the Organizational Act Important information regarding DeKalb County’s organizational governing structure …
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DeKalb County Passes Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Manage the Growth of Small Box Discount Retail Stores
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2023 DeKalb County Passes Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Manage the Growth of Small Box Discount Retail Stores New amendments set distance requirements and best practices to deter adverse effects of documented proliferation of small …
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DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will be a Featured Lecturer at Georgia State University
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2023 DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will be a Featured Lecturer at Georgia State University Joins students to discuss the ongoing process of evaluating community needs and the dynamics of creating democratic public policy DECATUR, Ga. – …
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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Sponsors Jan. 27 Soldiers’ Angels Food Distribution for Veterans
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2023 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Sponsors Jan. 27 Soldiers’ Angels Food Distribution for Veterans Meals to be provided through partnership with Atlanta Community Food Bank and Soldiers’ Angels DECATUR, Ga. –DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson allocated $10,000 in …
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DeKalb Residents Encouraged to Donate New, Unwrapped Toys during 3rd Annual Stuff the Bus Holiday Toy Drive
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2022 DeKalb Residents Encouraged to Donate New, Unwrapped Toys during 3rd Annual Stuff the Bus Holiday Toy Drive All donations to be allocated through Marine Toys for Tots DECATUR, Ga. – On Saturday, Dec. 17, DeKalb County …
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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Bishop William Murphy, Hosea Feed The Hungry, STEED Society and CORE Team Up to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations and Food Boxes to DeKalb Families
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2022 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Bishop William Murphy, Hosea Feed The Hungry, STEED Society and CORE Team Up to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations and Food Boxes to DeKalb Families $100 gift cards will be given to the first 300 …
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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Co-sponsor Inaugural Spirit of DeKalb Awards with DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2022 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Co-sponsor Inaugural Spirit of DeKalb Awards with DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Recognizing some of DeKalb County’s most extraordinary residents, businesses, philanthropists and civic leaders DECATUR, Ga. –Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and the DeKalb …
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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host Special Outdoor Celebration Commemorating DeKalb County’s 200th Anniversary
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2022 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host Special Outdoor Celebration Commemorating DeKalb County’s 200th Anniversary Featuring a unique treasure quest of 200 limited edition, engraved glass orbs DECATUR, Ga. – This year marks the 200th Anniversary of DeKalb …
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Commissioner Cochran-Johnson To Host 3rd Annual DeKalb County Business Owner Virtual Summit
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2022 Commissioner Cochran-Johnson To Host 3rd Annual DeKalb County Business Owner Virtual Summit Featuring Informational Sessions and Discussions on Cultivating a Business From Inception to Creation DeKalb County, Ga. – DeKalb County is home to many entrepreneurs …
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DeKalb County August 17 Special Called Public Works & Infrastructure Meeting Announcing San Diego Peer City Tour
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2022 DeKalb County August 17 Special Called Public Works & Infrastructure Meeting Announcing San Diego Peer City Tour Exploration of mass transit and the pros and cons of various options on the agenda DECATUR, GA. – DeKalb …
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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host Informational Property Tax and Millage Rate Town Hall
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2022 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host Informational Property Tax and Millage Rate Town Hall Information regarding DeKalb County’s annual tax assessment, homestead exemption, millage rate and more to be discussed DECATUR, Ga. – Super District 7 Commissioner …
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Metro Atlanta Elected Officials Unite to Push Legislation Addressing Both the Housing Crisis and Gun Control
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2022 Metro Atlanta Elected Officials Unite to Push Legislation Addressing Both the Housing Crisis and Gun Control Unified resolutions presented and cry for unity requested across the state DECATUR, Ga. – In the wake of unprecedented gun …
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DeKalb Residents Encouraged to Donate New, Unopened Supplies During 3rd Annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-547-2696 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2022 DeKalb Residents Encouraged to Donate New, Unopened Supplies During 3rd Annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive All donations to be allocated through the DeKalb County School District DECATUR, Ga. – On Saturday, July 16, 2022, …
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Convention Center Feasibility Study Findings and Formal Recommendations to be Presented for a Convention and Event Epicenter in DeKalb County
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-889-4213 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2022 Convention Center Feasibility Study Findings and Formal Recommendations to be Presented for an Event and Hospitality Epicenter in DeKalb County To be presented by C.H. Johnson Consulting, Inc. at the June 21 Board of Commissioners Committee …
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Georgia State Representatives and Local Commissioners Recognize Women Veterans Day in Georgia with June 13 Celebration
MEDIA CONTACT: Allison M. Slocum District Manager 470-889-4213 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2022 Georgia State Representatives and Local Commissioners Recognize Women Veterans Day in Georgia with June 13 Celebration All women Veterans in Georgia are encouraged to attend DECATUR, Ga. – Georgia District 53 Representative Sheila Jones will hold …
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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Announces Super District 7 Re-Election Intent
MEDIA CONTACT: Karen Walker 770-366-3773 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2022 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Announces Super District 7 Re-Election Intent Qualifies for primary to continue progress started during first term affirms commitment to progressively move DeKalb forward. DECATUR, GA. – On March 7th, 2022, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson qualified for re-election to …
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PRESS RELEASES
A Loyal Servant Leader
I am proud to have been elected in 2018 and 2022 to serve residents across DeKalb County. DeKalb is the fourth largest county in the State of Georgia. With unprecedented diversity, unique communities, and a wide variety of economic resources, I believe in DeKalb and I continue to leverage our resources to maximize our potential!
