Press Releases

DeKalb County Invests in Stronger EMS System, Expands Ambulance Services

DeKalb County has taken meaningful action to improve emergency medical services, resulting in faster response times and increased ambulance availability for residents. In February 2024, the…

DeKalb County to Implement Updated Security Measures at Sams Street

Effective immediately, during Board of Commissioners and Committee of the Whole meetings, public entry will be allowed no more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time in multipurpose room…

DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board of Directors Meeting June 12, 2025

The DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at 178 Sams Street, Training Room A1201-A & A1201-B (First Floor),…

ARC Awards DeKalb County $200,000 LCI Grant for Kensington Area LCI Plan Update

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has announced that it has awarded $200,000 in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants to DeKalb County for its Kensington Area Master Plan Update. DeKalb County…

Peachtree Industrial Water Transmission Main Replacement Project Begins July 7

Crews will replace aged infrastructure Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County will begin on July 7, 2025, with the launch of the Peachtree Industrial Water…

College Avenue Water Main Replacement Project Begins June 9

Construction to install new water main pipes Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, June 9, with the launch of the College Avenue Water Main…

DeKalb County Public Library Launches Its Largest Summer Reading Challenge Yet

More than 500 free programs and events planned across June and July to engage DeKalb residents DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) announced today the launch of its annual Summer Reading…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Reminds Voters About Special Election for Public Service Commission Districts 2 and 3

Early Voting: May 27 – June 13 | Election Day: June 17DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is reminding voters about the upcoming special election for the Georgia Public Service…

DeKalb County Releases 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report

County Surpasses State and Federal StandardsThe DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has released its 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence…

DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board of Directors Meeting June 12, 2025

The DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th, at 2;00 p.m. at 178 Sams Street, Training Room A1201-A & A1201-B (First Floor…