DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Decatur GA

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DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Decatur GA Sheriff Melody M. Maddox welcomes you to the DeKalb County, GA Sheriff's Office. Maddox. is the 50th sheriff of DeKalb County, Georgia.

The DeKalb County, Georgia Sheriffโ€™s Office (DKSO) is the constitutionally-mandated law enforcement agency responsible for service of criminal and civil papers, securing courtrooms and buildings, and the management and oversight of one of the largest jails east of the Mississippi River. The DeKalb County Jail is the primary housing unit for the pre-trial detention of up to 3,800 adult inmates. DKSO admits and releases some 40,000 inmates annually. With an arrest rate higher than the national average, the DKSO Fugitive Unit is responsible for apprehending fugitives from justice on warrants. For more information, visit www.dekalbsheriff.org.

What an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Chili Cook-Off. Your support, smiles, and spirit...
10/15/2026

What an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Chili Cook-Off. Your support, smiles, and spirit made it a huge success!โœจ๐Ÿ‘

A special thank-you to our incredible judges for lending their time (and taste buds!) to help crown our winners โ€” we couldnโ€™t have done it without each of you! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿซ‘๐Ÿ˜Š

Huge congratulations to all our winners and participants for bringing the heat, creativity, and community spirit to this yearโ€™s competition!

10/09/2026

This is what itโ€™s all about! Seeing the beautiful smiles on our campers faces, watching them encourage one another, and witnessing the joy in the little moments makes it all worthwhile.

These are the memories, connections, and experiences that truly matter! ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

What a memorable day at ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž ๐„๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ญ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ! ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ’™โญ๏ธThank you to the men and women of the DeKalb County Sheriff...
10/09/2026

What a memorable day at ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž ๐„๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ญ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ! ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ’™โญ๏ธ

Thank you to the men and women of the DeKalb County Sheriffโ€™s Office for investing their time in our campers and creating an experience filled with mentorship, learning, and connection.

It was heartwarming to see our young men and women bond, encourage one another, and share in the excitement of catching fishโ€”some for the very first time! Their beautiful smiles and genuine joy were a reminder that this day was about so much more than fishing.

Our campers learned patience, teamwork, and perseverance while creating memories that will last a lifetime. โœจโ˜บ๏ธ

๐“๐ก๐š๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐š ๐ฐ๐ซ๐š๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐…๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ! ๐Ÿ‚

Our โ€œJust Us: Justice in Actionโ€ Day was a huge success! โš–๏ธ๐Ÿ’™Our campers made new friends, learned about the Sheriffโ€™s Of...
10/08/2026

Our โ€œJust Us: Justice in Actionโ€ Day was a huge success! โš–๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

Our campers made new friends, learned about the Sheriffโ€™s Office, and enjoyed hands-on experiences with Command Staff, SWAT, K-9, and the Drone Unit, including learning how to identify fingerprints. ๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿš

A special thank you to Jamie Hayes for the exercise session, and DeKalb County Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Ronald Hardaway for speaking with our campers and bringing the fire truck! ๐Ÿš’

Campers also heard from individuals from our Compliance Dorms, who shared their story and encouraged them to choose their friends wisely, make positive choices, and never give up on their dreams and goals. ๐ŸŒŸ

Thank you to everyone who helped make this a fun, meaningful, and memorable day!

Breast cancer touches so many lives. Behind every diagnosis is a story, a journey, and a person who matters. ๐Ÿ’—๐ŸŒธTo the s...
10/06/2026

Breast cancer touches so many lives. Behind every diagnosis is a story, a journey, and a person who matters. ๐Ÿ’—๐ŸŒธ

To the survivors โ€” we celebrate your strength, courage, and resilience.

To those still fighting โ€” keep holding on. You are not alone, and you are surrounded by love, prayers, and support.

To those who have transitioned โ€” we remember you, we honor you, and we carry your love and memory in our hearts. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

This month and always, we honor the victories, the struggles, the losses, and the hope. We remember. We support. We love. We keep fighting.

Join us in welcoming 7 new hires to the DeKalb County Sheriffโ€™s Office! ๐ŸŽ‰Weโ€™re thrilled to have these dedicated individu...
10/02/2026

Join us in welcoming 7 new hires to the DeKalb County Sheriffโ€™s Office! ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re thrilled to have these dedicated individuals join our team and begin this exciting new chapter in their careers. We look forward to the positive impact they will make as they serve our community with dedication, integrity, and compassion. โœจ๐Ÿš”โ˜บ๏ธ

Welcome to the team! Weโ€™re excited to have you with us! ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ‚ FALL BREAK FUN IS HERE! ๐Ÿ‚The DeKalb Sheriffโ€™s Foundation is excited to present TWO Fall Break Day Camps for our youth!...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ‚ FALL BREAK FUN IS HERE! ๐Ÿ‚

The DeKalb Sheriffโ€™s Foundation is excited to present TWO Fall Break Day Camps for our youth!

โš–๏ธ JUST US: Justice Day โ€” An interactive day of leadership, life skills, public safety experiences, and positive connections with the men and women who serve our community.

๐ŸŽฃ Fall Break Fishing Day โ€” A fun day outdoors casting a line, learning new skills, and building connections with members of the DeKalb Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Space is limited and registration is REQUIRED to attend.

๐Ÿ”— Register today โ€” links below โฌ‡๏ธ !

https://forms.gle/GSgpCFNM9P2wtfQm9

https://forms.gle/7u9b48S3kFBA3LaX6

Come spend Fall Break with us for fun, learning, mentorship, and unforgettable experiences!

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ PROMOTION ALERT! โœจ๐ŸŽ‰Letโ€™s give a big CONGRATULATIONS to our team members on their well-deserved promotions! ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ‘โญ Deput...
10/01/2026

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ PROMOTION ALERT! โœจ๐ŸŽ‰

Letโ€™s give a big CONGRATULATIONS to our team members on their well-deserved promotions! ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ‘

โญ Deputy Sheriff, Lt. K. Lancaster โ†’ Deputy Sheriff, Captain
โญ Security Technician J. Yearwood โ†’ Detention Officer
โญ Security Technician S. Ridley โ†’ Detention Officer
โญ Security Technician E. Jones โ†’ Detention Officer

๐ŸŽŠ New titles. New milestones. Same dedication! ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐Ÿ‘ Congratulations and continued success in your new roles! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽ‰

The DeKalb County Sheriffโ€™s Office is thrilled to announce the graduation of Basic Jail Academy Class 163! ๐ŸŽ“We celebrate...
09/29/2026

The DeKalb County Sheriffโ€™s Office is thrilled to announce the graduation of Basic Jail Academy Class 163! ๐ŸŽ“

We celebrated this milestone with a formal graduation ceremony attended by DKSO Command Staff, employees, and the proud families and friends of our graduates. We honored the dedication and hard work of nine new Detention Officers as they begin this important chapter in their careers.

Letโ€™s give them a huge congratulations! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ



Address

4415 Memorial Drive
Atlanta, GA
30032

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14042988100

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