Press Releases

Barbashela Creek Sewer Replacement Project Officially Begins Feb. 6

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, Feb. 6, with the anticipated launch of the Barbashela Creek Sewer Replacement Project.

The sewer replacement…

DeKalb County Passes Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Manage the Growth of Small Box Discount Retail Stores

New amendments set distance requirements and best practices to deter adverse effects of documented proliferation of small box discount retail stores in south and unincorporated DeKalb County

On Dec…

DeKalb County to Open Warming Centers Jan. 26 and Jan. 27

DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents to use on Thursday, Jan. 26, and Friday, Jan. 27, beginning at 8 p.m.:


Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet Jan. 27

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at 1 p.m.

This is an in-person meeting, to be…

DeKalb County Police to Increase Patrols in Neighborhoods Near Intrenchment Creek

The DeKalb County Police Department will be increasing visibility and patrols in neighborhoods near Intrenchment Creek. These include neighborhoods in the vicinity of Fayetteville Road, Key Road and…

DeKalb County to Open Warming Centers Jan. 20 and Jan. 22

DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents to use on Friday, Jan. 20, and Sunday, Jan. 22, beginning at 8 p.m.:


Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates,…

DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson to Host Legislative Town Hall Meeting with DeKalb Legislators

Let’s Talk Legislation – County & State

 

DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson recently announced a Legislative Town Hall meeting with DeKalb County Legislators scheduled for…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Keynote Speaker at DeKalb County DUI Court Program Graduation Ceremony

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will provide the keynote address at the graduation celebration honoring DUI Court Program graduates on Jan. 19, 2023. The graduation program starts at 3:00 p.m. at 3630…

Budget Committee Chair Commissioner Steve Bradshaw to Host Community Meetings on the Proposed 2023 DeKalb County Budget

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host three community information meetings to review DeKalb County’s proposed 2023 Budget. T.J. Siegler, Director, Office of Management and Budget will be on hand to…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Sponsors Jan. 27 Soldiers’ Angels Food Distribution for Veterans

Meals to be provided through partnership with  Atlanta Community Food Bank and Soldiers’ Angels

 

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson allocated $10,000 in 2022 to the…