Press Releases

Commissioner Larry Johnson to Host 16th Annual Tree Lighting

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host his 16th annual tree lighting event, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Porter Sanford, III Performing Arts and Community Center.

The Annual…

DeKalb County Charter Review Commission Notice and Agenda of December 6 Public Hearing

The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission is charged with providing a comprehensive review of the Organizational Act of DeKalb County (“Charter”) to ensure that County government is representative…

DeKalb County Extension to Host Radon Webinar

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host a virtual “Radon Webinar” on Dec. 14, 2023, from noon to 1 p.m. and Jan. 24, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Webinar attendees will receive a free radon in air…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, Dec. 4

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

The Board of Trustees will be joined by DeKalb Library Foundation for this meeting.

The…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Hold Third Public Meeting for Frazier Rowe Park

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a third public master planning meeting Wednesday, December 13, at 6 p.m. at the Mason Mill Recreation Center…

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson and Bruce Street Seniors Pause to Say ‘Thank You’ at Holiday Brunch

Nearly 100 DeKalb Seniors enjoy food, fun and entertainment as they recount their blessings during the holiday season.

 

On Thursday, Nov.16, District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Nov. 27, Nov. 28 and Nov. 29

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Monday, Nov. 27, Tuesday, Nov. 28, and Wednesday, Nov. 29, starting at 8 p.m. each night to use at the…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Nov. 22

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Wednesday, Nov. 22, starting at 8 p.m. each night to use at the following locations:


Fire Station 3,…

DeKalb Announces Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

Collection to run one day late for Thursday customers

 

In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 23, sanitation collection service for residential customers will be based on the…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Announces Holiday Food Distribution Event

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw encourages constituents to come out for a holiday food giveaway event on Saturday, Nov. 18.

“Many individuals and families continue to go without…