Press Releases

Positive Rabies Case Reported in DeKalb County

Racoon tested positive in Ellenwood AreaA positive rabies case was reported in the Lincolndale Court area of Ellenwood involving a racoon. The racoon was killed and tested positive for rabiesGeorgia…

DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to Meet, October 9

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting takes place in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300…

San Gabriel Water Main Replacement Project Begins Oct. 9

Construction to install new water main pipesEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Thursday, Oct. 9, with the launch of the San Gabriel Water Main Replacement…

Columbia Woods/Toney Drive Sewer Improvement Project Road Closure Through Nov. 3

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structuresAs the result of the infrastructure upgrades being completed on Columbia Woods/Toney Drive, please be advised of the following road closures…

Statement from CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson on the Passing of Judge Ronald B. Ramsey Sr.

DeKalb County mourns the loss of a legend. Today, we grieve the passing of the Honorable Ronald B. Ramsey Sr., a devoted husband, father, and public servant whose life’s work transformed the legal…

CEO Cochran Johnson Launches “Digital Shield” $18.9 Million Public Safety Investment Unanimously Approved by BOC

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson today announced the launch of Digital Shield, a $18.9 million countywide initiative that will deploy Flock Safety technology to strengthen public safety and…

Dunwoody Knoll Water Main Replacement Project Begins October 6

Construction to install new water main pipesEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 6, with the launch of the Dunwoody Knoll Water Main Replacement…

CEO Cochran-Johnson Delivers on Her Promise to South DeKalb with $28.9M Candler Crossing Project

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the launch of the $28.9 million Candler Crossing development, a transformative project set to restore vitality to the Candler Road corridor,…

DeKalb Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station,…

Cliff Valley Sewer Improvement Project Begins Oct. 13

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 13, with the launch of the Cliff Valley Sewer Improvement Project. In total, crews will replace approximately 4,…