Press Releases

Water Infrastructure Inspection Project Begins Nov. 29

Crews to inspect 75,000 water valves and fire hydrants countywide

The Department of Watershed Management has initiated a project to assess the condition and proper operation of water valves and fire…

DeKalb to Hold Virtual Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Meeting Dec. 9

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual public meeting to present a 10-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6…

DeKalb’s Tenant-Landlord Assistance Program to Stop Taking New Applications Nov. 24

Ninety-one percent of funds committed

Due to the limited amount of remaining funds and the large number of pending applications, DeKalb County announced today that it is suspending the acceptance of…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and The Covenant Church Host the ‘Operation Bundle’ Coat Drive

DeKalb residents are encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with The Covenant…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Sponsors Thanksgiving Food Distributions and Vaccination Events

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw is sponsoring two Thanksgiving food distribution events and one COVID-19 and flu vaccination event on Saturday, Nov. 20.

“I could not have…

DeKalb Fall Break Mini Camp Registration Now Open

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will offer a fall break mini camp on Nov. 22-24 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of camp is $10 a day for children ages 5-12.…

DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee Special Called Meetings Scheduled for Nov. 22 and Nov. 23

The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee will meet virtually on Nov. 22, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. and on Nov. 23, 2021, at 9:15 a.m.

To view the meeting via Zoom on 11/22/21, go to https://…

DeKalb Announces Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

Collection to run one day late for Thursday customers

In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25, sanitation collection service for residential customers will be based on the following…

DeKalb, Faith Leaders to Distribute Thanksgiving Food on Saturday

DeKalb County Government is partnering with several faith leaders to distribute 4,000 boxes of produce and chicken during its Thanksgiving food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity…

DeKalb to Distribute 4,000 Boxes of Produce and Chicken during its Thanksgiving Distribution

On Saturday, Nov. 20, DeKalb County will celebrate Thanksgiving Day 2021 with its monthly food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity exacerbated by inflation.

Residents will receive one 20-…