Press Releases

DeKalb Hires New Human Services Director

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces the hire of Damon Scott as director of Human Services in DeKalb.

Scott, a human services executive with more than 24 years of experience…

DeKalb Water Main Break Identified

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has pinpointed a large water leak caused by a 36-inch main break on Guy Way in Decatur. DWM has crews on the scene who will isolate…

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)…

DeKalb County Audit Committee Meeting Oct. 13

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee will meet on Friday, Oct. 13, at noon, at the Maloof Building, fifth floor, Board of Commissioners’ conference room, 1300 Commerce Drive,…

Rockbridge Road Water Project to Begin Oct. 9

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will begin the Rockbridge Road Water Main Replacement Project on Monday, Oct. 9. The project will replace nearly seven miles…

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…

WorkSource DeKalb to Host Disability Awareness Forum and Recruiting Event

DECATUR, Ga. – In celebration of Disability Awareness Month, WorkSource DeKalb and the One-Stop Disabilities Committee will host a disability awareness forum and recruiting event on Wednesday, Oct.…

DeKalb to Host “Imagine a Day Without Water” Event

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management is recognizing “Imagine a Day Without Water” with an open house event on Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Scott Candler Water…

DeKalb to Host Breast Cancer Run/Walk Oct. 21

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County, along with Susan G. Komen and Northlake Mall, will host its second annual DeKalb Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 21.

The route begins and ends at…

Galahad Drive Road Closure Oct. 12

DECATUR, Ga. – Galahad Drive NE, from Tristan Circle NE to Greensward Drive NE, will be closed to through-traffic on Thursday Oct. 12, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., to remove a dead pine tree at 2772…