Press Releases

Public Update Meeting for the Woodacres Water Main Replacement Project on Sept. 5

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue with construction of the Woodacres Water Main Replacement Project.The county will host a Public Update Meeting about the…

DeKalb Crews Complete Repairs to Broken Water Main on Clairmont Terrace near Clairmont Road

Update 3:45 p.m.DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to a broken water main on Clairmont Terrace near Clairmont Road.  A contractor replacing and…

DeKalb Parks to Host Virtual Mercer Trail Study Open House Sept. 12

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a fourth virtual public meeting to discuss the system of trails at Mercer University on Thursday, September 12,…

DeKalb County Initiates First-ever Comprehensive Housing Plan

DeKalb County’s first-ever comprehensive housing plan, a groundbreaking initiative designed to address the county's growing housing crisis, was unanimously approved by the DeKalb County Board of…

DeKalb Crews Repairing Broken Water Main on Clairmont Terrace near Clairmont Road

Update 12:30 p.m.DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently making repairs to a broken water main on Clairmont Terrace near Clairmont Road. A contractor replacing…

DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers During Forecasted Excessive Heat

In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Thursday, Aug. 29.For a list of available cooling centers, visit www.…

Commissioner Robert Patrick Hosts Inaugural Labor Day Events: District 1 5K Fur Run and Labor Day Live!

Commissioner Robert Patrick is excited to announce two incredible community events happening on Sunday, September 1, 2024. These events are designed to bring the community together for a day of…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Hosts Logic and Accuracy Testing on Sept. 16

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) will host its logic and accuracy testing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m., to test equipment being used for the upcoming General…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet Sept. 12

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections (BRE) meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be held…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Announces Advance Voting Details, Urges Residents to Check Voter Status Ahead of Upcoming Elections

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is urging voters to prepare to vote in the upcoming General Election. While advance voting begins in October, there are several…