DeKalb County Expands Youth STEM Access With Teen Tech Center Opening

Location: Hamilton Recreation Center, 3262 Chapel St., Scottdale
Programs: Coding, 3D printing, music production, podcasting, digital media
Who It Serves: DeKalb County teens
Opening Event: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10 a.m.

By Milton Kirby | Scottdale, GA | February 6, 2026

DeKalb County will celebrate the grand opening of its new Teen Tech Center on Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Hamilton Recreation Center in Scottdale.

The center, operated by DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs, is designed to give local teens hands-on access to modern technology and creative tools that support academic success, career exploration, and digital literacy.

Located at 3262 Chapel Street, the Teen Tech Center offers programming in coding, 3D printing, music production, podcasting, and digital media creation. County officials say the goal is to provide young people with practical skills that connect creativity with future career pathways.

“This center gives teens a platform to create, innovate, and express themselves,” said Paige Singer, Interim Parks Director. “Whether they’re producing music, launching a podcast, or bringing ideas to life through coding and 3D printing, the Teen Tech Center empowers young people to turn creativity into opportunity.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, at 10 a.m. It will include remarks from county leadership, Parks and Recreation officials, and community partners involved in the project.

Following the ceremony, attendees will be able to tour the new Teen Tech Center, view live demonstrations of its equipment and programs, and learn more about upcoming opportunities available to DeKalb County teens.

County leaders say the Teen Tech Center reflects a broader effort to expand access to STEM education and digital skills, particularly for youth who may not otherwise have exposure to advanced technology tools.