Decide DeKalb Development Authority

Decide DeKalb Development Authority Decide DeKalb is the economic development authority for DeKalb County, Georgia.

Please join us in congratulating Randi Mason on being recognized by Consultant Connect as one of North America's Top 50 ...
06/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating Randi Mason on being recognized by Consultant Connect as one of North America's Top 50 Economic Developers for 2026!

This honor celebrates professionals who are shaping stronger communities through visionary leadership, collaboration, and measurable impact. Randi's passion for this work and her dedication to advancing opportunity throughout DeKalb County make this recognition especially meaningful.

Her impact reaches far beyond projects and programs. She is helping position DeKalb as a place where businesses and people can thrive.

Congratulations, Randi. This recognition is richly deserved, and we are fortunate to have you representing DeKalb County every day.

Please join us in welcoming Commissioner Chakira Johnson and Rhonda Briggins, J.D., to the Decide DeKalb Board of Direc...
06/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming Commissioner Chakira Johnson and Rhonda Briggins, J.D., to the Decide DeKalb Board of Directors.

Commissioner Johnson is a licensed engineer with over 20 years of experience in both the private sector and local government. A Georgia Tech graduate and passionate STEM advocate, she brings a proven commitment to engineering progress and public service right here in DeKalb County.

Rhonda Briggins is a respected executive, attorney, and transportation leader with decades of experience in government relations, community engagement, infrastructure, and economic development throughout Georgia and the Southeast.

Together, they bring valuable expertise, diverse perspectives, and a deep commitment to DeKalb County. We look forward to the impact their leadership will have as we continue advancing economic opportunity and investment throughout our community.

Welcome to the Decide DeKalb team!

06/12/2026

On June 11, we gathered with residents, community leaders, partners, and stakeholders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Candler Crossing—a project rooted in the belief that every community deserves access to opportunity, investment, and the resources needed to thrive.

For years, residents have shared their vision for this corridor. Yesterday marked an important step toward bringing that vision to life.

Candler Crossing will create new opportunities for families, improve access to fresh food and neighborhood services, and help strengthen the fabric of the community for generations to come. More importantly, it represents what can happen when public, private, and community partners come together around a shared commitment to the future of South DeKalb.

This groundbreaking was more than the start of construction. It was a celebration of possibility, momentum, and the people who call this community home.

The future is taking shape in South DeKalb!



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Lorraine Cochran-Johnson for DeKalb CEO

06/11/2026

A new chapter is being written for South DeKalb.

One centered on people. On neighborhoods. On creating opportunities closer to home.

It's a story about what happens when community, public partners, and private investment come together with a shared mission.

And we're just getting started.

Proud of our own. 🎓Congratulations to Geoffrey Loften, Equitable Economic Development Program Manager at Decide DeKalb D...
06/08/2026

Proud of our own. 🎓

Congratulations to Geoffrey Loften, Equitable Economic Development Program Manager at Decide DeKalb Development Authority, on graduating from Leadership DeKalb Class of 2026!

Leadership DeKalb brings together some of the county’s most dedicated professionals to deepen their understanding of DeKalb County and strengthen their commitment to our community. Geoffrey embodies exactly that every single day.

We are so proud of you, Geoffrey. DeKalb is better because of the work you do.

We are honored to receive the Civic & Economic Inclusion Leadership Award from the International Rescue Committee.At Dec...
06/02/2026

We are honored to receive the Civic & Economic Inclusion Leadership Award from the International Rescue Committee.

At Decide DeKalb, we are committed to ensuring economic opportunity reaches every corner of DeKalb County, and we are grateful for partners like the IRC who work every day to help individuals, families, and communities build brighter futures.

Thank you to the International Rescue Committee for this recognition and for the meaningful impact you make in our community every day.

Our Annual Report is here! And the numbers speak for themselves. 📊From new businesses and redevelopment milestones to wo...
06/01/2026

Our Annual Report is here! And the numbers speak for themselves. 📊

From new businesses and redevelopment milestones to workforce investments and community impact, the Decide DeKalb Annual Report captures everything we accomplished together in DeKalb County this past year.

This is what progress looks like. And it's just the beginning.

Visit our website to read the full report and see what we've been building together.🔗 https://www.decidedekalb.com

Small businesses help power DeKalb’s economy, create opportunity within our communities, and bring new ideas to life. Ac...
05/27/2026

Small businesses help power DeKalb’s economy, create opportunity within our communities, and bring new ideas to life. Access to the right tools and support can make all the difference.

The DeKalb Small Business Resource Guide was created to connect entrepreneurs with the resources, opportunities, and support systems they need to grow and succeed.

Aligned with the vision of the DeKalb Strategic Economic Development Plan, this guide helps strengthen entrepreneurship, support local business growth, and build a stronger economy from the ground up.

Explore the DeKalb Small Business Resource Guide at decidedekalb.com

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DeKalb County’s entrepreneurs are shaping the future of our local economy — and these guides are designed to help amplif...
05/26/2026

DeKalb County’s entrepreneurs are shaping the future of our local economy — and these guides are designed to help amplify that impact.

The Black Business Guide and the Women-Owned Business Guide are two curated resources designed to amplify, celebrate, and connect the entrepreneurs helping shape DeKalb County’s economy.

More than directories, these guides are tools for visibility, connection, and community support designed to help local businesses thrive.

Explore both guides at decidedekalb.com

DeKalb's story is making headlines, and we’re here for it. 📰From groundbreaking developments to community milestones, De...
05/22/2026

DeKalb's story is making headlines, and we’re here for it. 📰

From groundbreaking developments to community milestones, Decide DeKalb has been showing up in the news, and it’s all because of the incredible work happening right here in DeKalb County.

Every headline reflects the businesses, partners, and community members who make DeKalb worth talking about.

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