DeKalb

Organization 20

Departments

• Board of Commissioners Legislative

  Legislative body of DeKalb County consisting of 7 commissioners — 5 districts and 2 super districts.
• Chief Executive Officer

  Elected chief executive of DeKalb County. Unique county structure with an elected CEO rather than a county manager.
• Clerk of Superior Court

  DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. Elected official responsible for court records and filings.
• District Attorney's Office

  DeKalb County District Attorney's Office. Elected DA responsible for felony prosecution.
• Emergency Management Agency

  DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency. Coordinates disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Finance Department Finance

  DeKalb County Finance Department. Manages county budget, accounting, and financial operations.
• Fire Rescue Department Fire

  DeKalb County Fire Rescue. Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations.
• Human Resources Department

  DeKalb County Human Resources Department. Manages county employment, benefits, and workforce development.
• Information Technology Department

  DeKalb County Information Technology Department. Manages county technology infrastructure and digital services.
• Library System Library

  DeKalb County Public Library System. Operates branch libraries across the county.
• Parks and Recreation Department Parks & Recreation

  DeKalb County Parks and Recreation. Manages county parks, recreation facilities, and community programs.
• Planning and Sustainability Department

  DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability. Manages land use planning, zoning, and sustainability initiatives.
• Police Department Police

  DeKalb County Police Department. Provides law enforcement services to unincorporated DeKalb County.
• Public Defender's Office

  DeKalb County Public Defender's Office. Provides legal representation to indigent defendants.
• Public Works Department Public Works

  DeKalb County Public Works. Manages roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure.
• Sanitation Division

  DeKalb County Sanitation Division. Manages solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal services.
• Sheriff's Office

  DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Elected sheriff responsible for county jail operations and court security.
• Solicitor General

  DeKalb County Solicitor General. Elected official responsible for misdemeanor prosecution in State Court.
• Tax Commissioner

  DeKalb County Tax Commissioner. Elected official responsible for property tax collection and motor vehicle registration.
• Watershed Management Department

  DeKalb County Watershed Management. Manages water and sewer infrastructure, stormwater, and water quality.