Press Releases

State and Federal Agencies Continue Monitoring Rockdale County Biolab Fire Incident (Oct. 2)

(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (…

More than 48,000 DeKalb Residents without Power

10:40 a.m. updateMore than 48,000 DeKalb County households are currently without power as a result of Tropical Storm Helene.Residents are urged to adhere to the following tips to stay safe:Never…

DeKalb County Long Range Planning to Hold Second Public Meeting for PathLink Wayfinding Initiative

The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division will hold the second public meeting to discuss the new PathLink initiative Wednesday, October 2, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually…

Free Vaccines, Microchipping, and More at DeKalb County’s Companion Animals and Friends Event

Event Scheduled for October 5 at Redan Recreational Center Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson, District 5 and Michelle Long Spears, District 2, are partnering to host the Companion Animals and…

DeKalb Residents Urged to Avoid Fallen Trees, Downed Power Lines and Flooded Streets--8:35 a.m.

DeKalb County is receiving reports of fallen trees, downed power lines and flooded streets throughout the county.Downed trees have been reported in the following locations:Rock Springs Rd @ Roseheath…

DeKalb Sanitation Residential and Commercial Operations Impacted due to Hurricane Helene

Due to inclement weather conditions expected from Hurricane Helene, the Sanitation Division and Beautification Unit operations are impacted as follows:Residential CollectionsThursday residential…

CEO Thurmond: ‘Properly Reporting Emergencies Can Expedite Coordinated Response’

With Hurricane Helene predicted to result in widespread downed trees, power outages, blocked roadways and localized flooding, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond urges residents to be aware of how to…

DeKalb County Prepares for Potential Impacts from Tropical Storm Helene

Though the landfall and potential impacts of Tropical Storm Helene are currently unknown, DeKalb County Government is working with internal departments and local agencies to ensure readiness and…

Public Information Open House Event for Shoal Creek Trunk Sewer Project on Oct. 1

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues with the design of Shoal Creek Trunk Sewer.The county confirms and will host a Public Information Open House (PIOH) event…

Commissioner Terry Announces First-Ever Collaboration for World Planning Day & DeKalb Green New Deal Festival

Commissioner Ted Terry (D-Super District 6) is proud to announce the collaboration with DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability to host a community focused event on Nov. 9, 2024…