Press Releases

SPLOST II Resident Review Committee - Special Called Orientation Meeting

FINALMEDIA CONTACT•    Sonia Tyler, Chief Executive Office, sstyler@dekalbcountyga.gov 404.922.6853FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2026PUBLIC MEETING NOTICESPLOST II Resident…

Statement Regarding Incident at Decatur Library, Main Branch

An incident occurred earlier today at the Decatur Library, the main branch of DeKalb County Public Library, located at 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030.According to the Decatur Police…

DeKalb Crews Complete Repair to Broken Main on Covington Highway

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to a 12” broken water main near the intersection of Covington Highway and Wellborn Road. Water pressure has been…

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet February 9th

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9th, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. The public also can…

DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections Prepares for Georgia House District 94 Special Election

District 94 Voters Encouraged to Plan Ahead to Vote Early in Person, on Election Day, or by Absentee Ballot DeKalb …

DeKalb County Urges Caution During Winter Weather Event

Parks and libraries closedDeKalb County urges residents to use caution when traveling and spending time outdoors in the coming days as winter weather is expected to impact the region. Snow and…

DeKalb County Public Library Celebrates Black History Month

Programs will focus on civil rights, culture, and media literacy   DeKalb County Public Library will host more than 20 programs for Black History Month. Events will take place at…

DeKalb County News: Warming Centers to Open on Friday, January 30, through Monday, February 2, 2026

MEDIA CONTACTS:•    Cary Hollis, Deputy Director, DEMA, chollis@dekalbcountyga.gov, 404-713-0055 (c)•    Quinn Hudson, Senior Communications Consultant,…

DeKalb County Appoints Robert L. Gordon as Director of Public Works

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced the appointment of Robert L. Gordon as Director of Public Works, effective immediately.Mr. Gordon brings more than four decades of progressive…

DeKalb County News: Warming Centers to Open on Monday, January 26, through Friday, January 30, 2026

MEDIA CONTACTS:•    Cary Hollis, Deputy Director, DEMA, chollis@dekalbcountyga.gov, 404-713-0055 (c)•    Quinn Hudson, Senior Communications Consultant,…