Press Releases

Recreation, Parks and Culture Affairs Encourages Park Safety During Fall Season

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs urges patrons to use park fire safety this season at all county parks.

With the end-of-summer dry conditions, it…

DeKalb County Parks to Host iFit in the Park Fitness Festival

DECATUR, Ga. –  DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host an iFit in the Park Fitness Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mason Mill Recreation Center, located…

Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Update

DECATUR, Ga. – Jordan Lane remains closed to through-traffic to accommodate construction of the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project, which includes the upsizing of nearly 2,400 feet of…

DeKalb to Host Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer…

Youth Basketball and Cheerleading Registration Open

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs youth basketball and cheerleading program registration is open until Nov. 1.

County youth ages 7 to 18 are invited to sign up for…

DeKalb Emergency Management Agency Encourages Residents to Sign Up for CodeRED

DECATUR, Ga. – More than 3,000 residents and 94 businesses signed up for DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency's (DEMA) CodeRED during the Sept. 14 boil water advisory.

CodeRED is an opt-in…

DeKalb Offers Residents Free Disposal at Landfill

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host the third annual Landfill Amnesty Day event on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the county-owned Seminole Road Landfill…

DeKalb to Demolish 67th Property this Year

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County is on track to exceed its demolition goal for 2019 and will demolish the 67th residential property this year. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has enhanced county…

Briarcliff Corridor Water Infrastructure Replacement Project Begins Sept. 22

On Sunday, Sept. 22, repair work will begin for the Briarcliff Corridor Water Infrastructure Replacement Project. The project includes replacing 44,500 feet of water main in the Briarcliff Road/North…

Briarcliff Corridor Water Infrastructure Replacement Project Begins Sept. 22

DECATUR, Ga. – On Sunday, Sept. 22, repair work will begin for the Briarcliff Corridor Water Infrastructure Replacement Project. The project includes replacing 44,500 feet of water main in the…