Press Releases

Water Main Test Planned in Tucker/Northlake Area

DECATUR, Ga.—The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has scheduled a preliminary test of a 48-inch transmission water main which runs along Henderson Mill Road. The test is being…

DeKalb Board of Commissioners to Hold Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, February 21, 2017

DEKALB BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Decatur - The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, February 21…

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…