Press Releases

Columbia Woods/Toney Drive Sewer Improvement Project Road Closure Through Nov. 3

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structuresAs the result of the infrastructure upgrades being completed on Columbia Woods/Toney Drive, please be advised of the following road closures…

Statement from CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson on the Passing of Judge Ronald B. Ramsey Sr.

DeKalb County mourns the loss of a legend. Today, we grieve the passing of the Honorable Ronald B. Ramsey Sr., a devoted husband, father, and public servant whose life’s work transformed the legal…

CEO Cochran Johnson Launches “Digital Shield” $18.9 Million Public Safety Investment Unanimously Approved by BOC

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson today announced the launch of Digital Shield, a $18.9 million countywide initiative that will deploy Flock Safety technology to strengthen public safety and…

Dunwoody Knoll Water Main Replacement Project Begins October 6

Construction to install new water main pipesEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 6, with the launch of the Dunwoody Knoll Water Main Replacement…

CEO Cochran-Johnson Delivers on Her Promise to South DeKalb with $28.9M Candler Crossing Project

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the launch of the $28.9 million Candler Crossing development, a transformative project set to restore vitality to the Candler Road corridor,…

DeKalb Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station,…

Cliff Valley Sewer Improvement Project Begins Oct. 13

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 13, with the launch of the Cliff Valley Sewer Improvement Project. In total, crews will replace approximately 4,…

DeKalb County Shares GoFundMe to Support the Family of Fallen Firefighter Fant

On 9/11, we honor all first responders while remembering Firefighter Fant’s sacrifice.DeKalb County is mourning the tragic loss of Master Firefighter Preston Fant, a 21-year veteran of DeKalb County…

DeKalb County Mourns the Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter Preston Fant

DeKalb County is mourning the tragic loss of Firefighter Preston Fant, a 21-year veteran of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, who died in the line of duty on Monday while battling a commercial structure…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet September 18, 2025

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 - A & B,…