Press Releases

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16, garbage, recyclable materials, and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised collection schedule.

DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) announced today that the Decatur Library will reopen on February 10 at 10:00 a.m. The library is implementing new entry procedures designed to provide a safe and secure environment for library visitors. “Our commitment to a safe reopening is our top priority. The reopening, originally planned for February 9, has been moved to February 10 to allow for additional coordination for enhanced security measures,” said Alison Weissinger, Director of DeKalb County Public Library. “We have taken concrete steps to improve our security posture, and every person who enters our doors can focus on the resources and community connection the library provides. We are also deeply grateful for the community’s patience and support during this time.”

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced the appointment of Christopher Bass as Director of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs, effective immediately. Mr. Bass brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in parks and recreation management, strategic planning, and community-focused programming to this role. He most recently served as Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Douglasville, where he managed department-wide operations, established goals and policies, and aligned services and staffing to meet the needs of a growing community.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to an 8” broken water main at 1734 Dresden Drive. Water pressure has been fully restored and there are currently no reported water outages. Customers in the affected area may experience brown water and are encouraged to run the faucets inside and outside their homes/businesses to clear the internal plumbing. Traffic controls and a detour are still in place on Dresden Drive between Winding Lane NE and S. Bamby Lane/Brookline Circle NE and will remain until the restoration work is completed.

The suspect connected to a shooting that occurred inside the Decatur Library on Monday afternoon has been taken into custody, according to the Decatur Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Monday, when officers responded to the Decatur Library at 215 Sycamore Street and found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital and remains under medical care.