DeKalb County residents can learn about their government and how to get more involved over the new month.

In honor of National County Government Month, DeKalb will host a kick-off celebration Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the County Commission meeting.

Events are scheduled for throughout April, including a recognition day and a ribbon-cutting for the OneDeKalb Neighborhood Resource Center which is scheduled to open April 9 at Northlake Mall.

CEO Burrell Ellis will also lead a hike and a bike tour through the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve on April 16.