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Malone Drive Water Line Repair Project Begins Jan. 13

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Monday, Jan. 13 with the launch of the Malone Drive Water Line Repair Project. Crews will repair 60 linear feet of 30-…

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DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, January 13

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. The meeting will be held at Darro C. Willey–Administrative Center, 3560…

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DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet January 13

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 13, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.The public also can attend the meeting virtually…

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DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Broken Water Main on Covington Highway

Update 8:45 a.m.DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently onsite to make repairs to a 6” broken water main on Covington Highway.   Residents and businesses in the area…

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DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to Meet on January 9

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be…

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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:•    …

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…