Press Releases

DeKalb County Road Closure Notification - Crestline Drive between Crestline Ct. and Lebaron Dr.

Beginning on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Crestline Dr. will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Crestline Dr. between Crestline Ct. and Lebaron Dr. to facilitate tree removal…

DeKalb Hosts Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event Participation free for DeKalb residents

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its spring household hazardous waste recycling event on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday and Sunday nights, February 22nd and 23rd

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on Sat. and Sun, Feb. 22 and 23, starting at 8 p.m.:•    …

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open 24 Hours a Day Beginning Feb. 19th

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following three warming centers for residents 24 hours a day beginning 8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 19, until 8 a.m.,…

Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Thursday night, February 13

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open onThursday night, February 13DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on Thurs.,…

DeKalb County Governing Authority Announces Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

The DeKalb County governing authority intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption, known as HB 581.All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Container Garden Series

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host garden workshops. The classes are listed below.•    Growing Vegetables in Containers- Friday, April 4th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM•…

DeKalb County CEO’s Office to Host HB 581 Overview Webinar on February 7

The Office of the CEO of DeKalb County invites residents, stakeholders, and community members to attend an HB 581 Overview Webinar on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.This informative session…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Seeks Community Input on Proposed Polling Site Changes During Feb. 5 Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to polling site locations aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility. DeKalb Voter…