Press Releases

Russell Drive Partial Road Closure Continues on Aug. 8

Crews continue paving work on water main replacementA portion of Russell Drive near Chester Way will be partially closed as crews continue road paving. Also, Chester Way, from the intersection…

Craigie Avenue Partial Road Closure Begins Aug. 9

Crews continue work on water main replacementA portion of Craigie Avenue, between Livingstone Place and Haven Lane, will be closed from Aug. 9 to Sept. 6, barring any weather delays.…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Family and Consumer Sciences Classes

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host lunch and learn Family and Consumer Sciences virtual classes for free. The “Take it to the Trails: Let’s Get Physical” class will be on Thursday,…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet Aug. 8

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet August 08, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Special Called meeting on Thursday, August 08, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/88137432677…

DeKalb County Leaders to Host Back-to-school Bookbag and Food Distribution

3,000 bookbags and 5,000 boxes of food to be distributed SaturdayDeKalb County Government is partnering with the DeKalb County School District and local faith leaders to distribute 3,000 bookbags…

DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers During Forecasted Excessive Heat Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers on July 31, Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.For a list of available cooling…

Commissioner Robert Patrick Hosts Inaugural District 1 Labor Day 5K Fur Run to Benefit DeKalb County Animal Services

Commissioner Robert Patrick is thrilled to invite the media and the public to the inaugural District 1 Labor Day 5K Fur Run, a benefit race supporting the DeKalb County Animal Services. This exciting…

DeKalb Crews Complete Repairs to Broken Water Main on Briarcliff Road

UPDATE—7:50 a.m.DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to a broken 12-inch-diameter water main near Briarcliff Road and Clairmont Road. As service is…

DeKalb County Set to Unveil Historic Memorial in Honor of the late Congressman John Lewis

A memorial honoring the late Congressman John Lewis is scheduled to be unveiled during a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, announced DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and Board of…