Press Releases

Stay informed with the latest updates from DeKalb County Government. Here you will find timely announcements, public safety information, and community highlights that keep residents connected to county services and initiatives. Our goal is to provide clear, accessible news that supports transparency and keeps you engaged with what is happening across DeKalb.

DeKalb County to Open Warming Centers Jan. 13-15

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 - 12:10 PM

DeKalb County will open warming centers for residents to use in the following locations for three nights from Jan. 13-15, beginning at 8 p.m. For more information about centers offered by DeKalb County and its community partners, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.

DeKalb County to Host 39th Annual MLK Celebration

Mon, Jan 9, 2023 - 3:58 PM

DeKalb County will present its 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration program, “Cultivating a Beloved Community,” Friday, Jan. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur. The King Day charge will be delivered by Daniel Blackman, regional administrator for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

DeKalb County to Hold Virtual Parks Citizens Advisory Board Meeting Jan. 24

Mon, Jan 9, 2023 - 3:55 PM

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. The meeting to discuss current park improvements and recreation projects will be conducted via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/85189765202

Hairston Park Ribbon Cutting Set for Jan. 18

Mon, Jan 9, 2023 - 3:53 PM

DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed Serenity Garden at Hairston Park on Wednesday, January 18, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held at Hairston Park, 911 S. Hairston Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088.

DeKalb County Charter Review Commission Notice of Meeting and Agenda

Mon, Jan 9, 2023 - 3:48 PM

The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will be meeting Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at the Manuel J. Maloof Center,1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. Free parking is available at the DeKalb County Courthouse parking lot for this evening event. The hearing will also be broadcast on DCTV’s UStream channel.