Press Releases

DeKalb County Warming Centers Open 24 Hours a Day Jan. 6

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents 24 hours a day beginning 8 p.m. Monday, Jan 6, until further notice:•    …

DeKalb County Police Department to Host Town Hall Talks in January

The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting four town halls in the month of January during our Town Hall Talks—A Wrap-up of 2024. Starting on January 7, 2025, these open forums will allow…

DeKalb Police Awarded $149,468.80 H.E.A.T. Enforcement Grant

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has announced that the DeKalb County Police Department has received a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) grant for the 2025 grant season…

DeKalb Parks to Host Community Open House for Stone Mountain Trail Parklet Design Jan. 16

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a community open house to discuss the parklet design at 489 Proctor Avenue for the Stone Mountain Trail on Thursday,…

DeKalb Gateway Beautification Will Increase Pride, Attract Businesses and Reduce Crime

DeKalb completes interstate and roadway beautificationThe major gateways and highly travelled interstates that channel tens of thousands of vehicles through DeKalb County everyday have received…

Sen. Warnock Advances $40 Million Appropriation for DeKalb County Water Infrastructure Projects

Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock has successfully secured a $40 million authorization for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects in DeKalb County.“Georgians across the state rely on safe,…

North Carter Road Closure Extended Through Jan. 31

Crews continue work on water main replacementThe closure of North Carter Road, between Forrest Boulevard and Chester Way, will be extended through next year Jan. 31. Crews will continue construction…

Craigie Avenue Partial Road Closure Extended Through Jan 31

Crews continue work on water main replacementThe closure of Craigie Avenue, between Livingstone Place and Brown Place, will be extended through next year Jan. 31. Crews will continue work on the…

Full Road Closure of Livingstone Place Extended Through Jan. 31

Crews continue work on water main replacementThe closure of Livingstone Place, between East College Avenue and Craigie Avenue, will be extended through next year Jan. 31. Crews will continue…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Dec. 20-23

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on each night Friday, Dec. 20, through Monday, Dec. 23, starting at 8 p.m.:Frontline Response…