Press Releases

North Jamestown Road between North Druid Hills Road and Williamsburg Drive

DECATUR, Ga. – North Jamestown Road, between North Druid Hills Road and North Williamsburg Drive, will be closed to through traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, through 7 p.m. Monday,…

DeKalb Announces Presidents Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

DECATUR, Ga. – In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised collection…

Mardi Gras Themed Fundraiser to be Held at Lou Walker Senior Center

LITHONIA, Ga. – DeKalb for Seniors, Inc., the fundraising arm of the Lou Walker Senior Center (LWSC), invites the public to its upcoming annual event, Mardi Gras Bling! Bling!, on Saturday, Feb. 18,…

ou Walker Senior Center Celebrates Black History Month

LITHONIA, Ga. – Throughout February, the members of Lou Walker Senior Center are celebrating Black History Month with events open to the public. The center is located at 2538 Panola Road in Lithonia…

Officials Sponsor Food Drive to Benefit DeKalb Residents

DECATUR, Ga.—Several DeKalb County elected officials have teamed up in an annual food drive to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

District Attorney Sherry Boston, Solicitor-General Donna…

Construction Continues at New DeKalb Animal Shelter

DECATUR, Ga. – Construction of the new DeKalb County animal shelter is set to be completed in May 2017, and officials call it a better way to care for animals and find them a permanent home.

The…

CEO, Commissioners Recognize History Makers

DECATUR, Ga.— Several “living legacies of DeKalb County” were recognized Feb. 14 as part of DeKalb County’s Black History Month commemoration.

CEO Michael Thurmond, along with each DeKalb County…

Board of Commissioners to Meet in Dunwoody

In an attempt to improve communication and transparency, the Board of Commissioners decided to hold several meetings at night and outside of Decatur. State law requires that Board of Commissioners…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Neon 5K Fun Run

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host its Neon 5K Fun Run on Saturday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Mason Mill Park, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033.…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to hold Mini Day Camp

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a mini day camp at several recreation centers on Friday, Feb. 17, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

The cost of camp is $10…