Press Releases

Commissioner Patrick to hold Community Meeting to Seek Feedback on Pleasantdale Park Upgrade

On Thursday, March 31st, the Presiding Officer of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Robert Patrick will host a community meeting at Pleasantdale Elementary.

Commissioner Patrick is holding…

DeKalb Sanitation Crews Working through Weekend to Address Service Delays in North Area

Due to staffing challenges within its residential collection team, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division is currently experiencing recycling and yard trimmings collection delays in the north service…

DeKalb Police Chief to Host Women’s Roundtable in Honor of Women’s History Month

Event will be livestreamed on Wednesday, March 23, on DCTV & Facebook

DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos will host a virtual women’s roundtable at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, on the…

Commissioner Robert Patrick Offers Water Bill Assistance for District 1 Residents

Inflation and the rising cost of goods and services are creating financial hardships for many DeKalb County residents. As a result, basic needs such as rent, food and utilities are going unmet.

To…

Buford Highway Emergency Sewer Line Replacement Project Postponed until March 28

Construction to replace 60 linear foot of 8-inch sewer line

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, March 28, with the launch of the Buford Highway…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting on March 25

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will host a Special Called Meeting on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to approve proposed precinct changes for the…

DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to receive Power of the Woman Award

Award is presented by the Hank Stewart Foundation in honor of Rita Samuel, an advocate of women, human and civil rights

On March 15, the Hank Stewart Foundation announced DeKalb County Commissioner…

U. S. Attorney General Recognizes DeKalb County Police Department for Innovations in Community Policing

U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and the U.S. Justice Department  honored the DeKalb County Police Athletic League Plus (PAL Plus) program on March 17 with the Fifth Annual Attorney…

Buford Highway Emergency Sewer Line Replacement Project Begins March 21

Construction to replace 60 linear foot of 8-inch sewer line

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, March 21, with the launch of the Buford Highway…

DeKalb Summer Camp Registration Now Open

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has opened registration for “Camp Superstars” summer camp program.

Camp Superstars, a summer day camp for ages 5-15, runs…