Press Releases

Frazier Rowe Virtual Ribbon Cutting Set for Sept. 26

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly created pavilion at Frazier Rowe Park, 2886 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA…

DeKalb Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Allocates $58,500 for the Installation of Flock Safety Cameras

DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw has allocated $58,500 of District 4 2020 reserve funds to install several Flock Safety cameras throughout the district to assist the DeKalb County Police…

Public Information Meeting Regarding Proposed Land Exchange

DeKalb County Government will hold a public information meeting regarding the Proposed Land Exchange between Intrenchment Creek Park and Blackhall Studios Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, 5:30–6:30 pm.…

DeKalb Earns National Recognition for COVID-19 Technology Response

DeKalb County Government has won national recognition as a leader in the innovative use of technology in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Center for Digital Government and National…

DeKalb Activates CodeRed Alert in Fight against COVID-19 during Labor Weekend

DeKalb County has activated the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) warning system to alert residents and visitors that while we have made progress against slowing the spread of COVID-19,…

East College Avenue Lane Closure Begins on Sept. 8

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, lane closures are set to begin for portions of the northbound and southbound lanes along East College Avenue, between Sams Street and New Street, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., while…

Section of Eastland Road Southeast to be Closed Sept. 10

Eastland Road Southeast, between Boulevard Road Southeast and Young Street Southeast, will be closed to through-traffic Thursday Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate the setup of a crane to…

DeKalb Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant against COVID-19 during Labor Weekend

DeKalb County will activate the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) warning system to alert residents and visitors that while we have made progress against slowing the spread of COVID-19,…

DeKalb County to hold Virtual Parks Citizens Advisory Board Meeting Sept. 22

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m.

The meeting to discuss…

DeKalb Announces Labor Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised collection schedule as follows:…