Press Releases

DeKalb to Host Halloween Events

DECATUR, Ga. – The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host several Halloween events at various recreation centers, Oct. 27- 31.  Many of the festivals are free to attend…

Stormwater Stenciling Program Workshop Oct. 27

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Division will host its first Stormwater Stenciling Program Information and Training Workshop on Friday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. The workshop will be…

Portion of Glendale Drive Closed Due to Water Main Break

DECATUR, Ga.–A block of Glendale Drive, between Crestmoore Drive and McAfee Road in unincorporated Decatur, is closed due to a 36-inch water transmission main break.

Because customers are served by…

Irvin Way Road Closure Oct. 25

DECATUR, Ga. – On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Irvin Way will be closed to through-traffic from noon to midnight., from DeKalb Industrial Way to Winn Way due to filming.

Road closure and detour signs will be…

DeKalb County to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Pleasantdale Park Sale

DECATUR, Ga.– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the sale of 7.1 acres of Pleasantdale Park to the DeKalb County…

DeKalb County and Municipal Leadership Announce SPLOST Vote

DECATUR, Ga. – Today, DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, members of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, and mayors from the 12 cities located within DeKalb County announced early voting had begun on…

Portion Buford Highway Remains Closed Today, Oct.18

DECATUR, Ga.–Buford Highway, south of Beverly Hills Drive in Chamblee, will be continue to be closed to through-traffic today, Oct. 18, while repairs are made to the roadway following a water main…

Tomorrow DeKalb County, City Leaders to Discuss SPLOST Referendum

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the mayors of the cities contained in the county will discuss their decision to call for a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST)…

Valley View Water Project Community Meeting Oct. 17

DECATUR, Ga. — The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will host an informational community meeting to discuss construction activities related to the Valley View Water Main…

DeKalb Offers Residents Free Flood Plain Information

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Division provides general flood plain information free of charge to county residents.  The county participates in the Federal Emergency…