Press Releases

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.…

CEO Thurmond to Give Water Billing Update

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond will detail progress made toward addressing the water billing crisis during an update meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m., at Maloof Auditorium, 1300…

Stencil Program Created to Prevent Pollution

DECATUR, Ga. — The DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Division’s stormwater stenciling program is seeking volunteers to help prevent pollution. The stenciling program increases the awareness about the…

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…

How to Spot a Storm-Damaged Tree

How to Spot a Storm-Damaged Tree

Use caution around trees that appear dead or dying

 

DECATUR, Ga. – Tropical Storm Irma brought hundreds of trees down in DeKalb, and the county continues to…

More than 100 Roads Reopened in DeKalb

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County crews worked alongside state and local resources to reopen more than 100 roads and clear more than 245 trees four days after Tropical Storm Irma hit DeKalb.

Due to the…

DeKalb Crews Make Progress Clearing Roads and Debris after Irma

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb crews are working around the clock to remove trees and reopen roadways throughout the county. Since Monday afternoon, more than 130 tons of debris, including 180 trees, have…

Irma Hits DeKalb County Hard

DECATUR, Ga.— DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond on Tuesday declared a local state of emergency in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irma which caused widespread damage in DeKalb.

CEO Thurmond’s…

DeKalb County Employees to Report on Wednesday

DECATUR, Ga. – After a day of recovery from Tropical Storm Irma, DeKalb County employees should return to work normal business hours in their regular facilities on Wednesday, Sept. 13, unless…

DeKalb Health Officials Warn Residents of Spoiled Food Hazards

DECATUR, Ga. – As many areas in DeKalb County and Metro Atlanta await power restoration, the DeKalb County Board of Health is reminding residents to inspect their freezer and refrigerator contents…