Press Releases

DeKalb County Winter Weather Update

DeKalb County continues to respond to the impacts of Winter Storm Fern, with countywide operations focused on road safety, emergency response, power restoration coordination, and resident…

DeKalb County Offices Closed Through Tuesday, January 27, Due to Inclement Weather

Due to continued inclement winter weather conditions, all DeKalb County government offices, buildings, and in-person County-sponsored programming will remain closed and canceled through Tuesday…

DeKalb County Activates Winter Weather Response Under State of Emergency

DeKalb County has activated a coordinated, countywide response in advance of severe winter weather expected to impact the region. Operating under a declared State of Emergency, County leadership is…

DeKalb County Government Offices Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Due to anticipated inclement winter weather, all DeKalb County government offices, buildings, and County-sponsored programming will be closed and canceled beginning Saturday, January 24, through…

DeKalb County Mobilizes Emergency Response Ahead of Severe Winter Weather

In anticipation of severe winter weather expected to impact the region, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has declared a State of Emergency, activating a coordinated, countywide…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday, January 24 - Monday, January 26

MEDIA CONTACTS:•    Cary Hollis, Deputy Director, DEMA, chollis@dekalbcountyga.gov, 404-713-0055 (c)•    Quinn Hudson, Senior Communications Consultant,…

West College Avenue Water Main Replacement Project Begins Feb. 2

Construction to install new water main pipes Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Feb. 2, with the launch of the West College Avenue Water Main…

Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement Project Phase II Meeting

Crews are replacing aging infrastructure Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue with Phase II of the Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement…

DeKalb Warming Centers Open Jan. 15th, Jan. 17th - Jan. 20th, 2026

MEDIA CONTACTS:•    Sloan Turner, Communications Manager, ssturner@dekalbcountyga.gov, 470-393-8348 (c)•    Quinn Hudson, Senior Communications Consultant,…

Grant Drive Water Main Replacement Project Begins February 2

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Feb. 2, with the launch of the Grant Drive Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace 6,600 linear feet…