Press Releases

N.H. Scott Recreation Center to Host Community Family Health Fitness Expo on July 20

DeKalb County’s N.H. Scott Recreation Center will host a Community Family Health Fitness Expo on Saturday, July 20, located at 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.This event has something…

DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers During Forecasted Excessive Heat Tomorrow

In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Tuesday, July 9.For a list of available cooling centers, visit www.…

DeKalb County Police Department to Host One-Stop Shop Hiring Event

Candidates may leave with a conditional offerThe DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a One Stop Shop Hiring event on Saturday, July 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1950 West Exchange Place,…

Friends of Flat Shoals Park to Host Annual Book it to the Park on July 20

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs’ Friends of Flat Shoals Park will host a Book it to the Park book drive on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flat Shoals…

DeKalb Parks Partners with Georgia Department of Natural Resources to Host Fourth Gateway to Fishing Program Aug. 17

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a Gateway to Fishing Program, Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chapel…

DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers During Forecasted Excessive Heat Thursday and Friday

In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5.For a list of available cooling…

Bobbie Lane Road Closure Extended through July 26

Construction to replace sewer lines  On Monday, July 8, Bobbie Lane will extend the road closure for approximately four weeks, barring any weather delays. Crews will require a road…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Upcoming 4-H Event

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension 4-H announces Ag Camp.  The camp will be held July 8 - July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is for students in grades 4 – 12 and will take place at EMBARC…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet July 8

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 8, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.The public also can attend the…

DeKalb County to Hold the First McNair “Community 101” Public Meeting

The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division invites the McNair neighborhood to its inaugural "Community 101" public meeting on Thursday, July 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the N.H. Scott Recreation Center,…