Press Releases

Water Main Break Affecting Mt. Olive Dr. and Laurel Ridge Elementary School

DeKalb County Watershed Department received a call at 7:21 p.m. last night, Aug. 19., about a 6-inch water main break at 2804 Mt. Olive Dr., Decatur. Crews were dispatched and onsite by 7:45 p.m.…

DeKalb Police Detective Named Outstanding Police Officer of the Year

Detective honored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police  

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Commissioner Robert Patrick to Host District 1 Series of Community Engagement Series

On Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, District 1 County Commissioner Robert Patrick will kick off a series of casual informal meetings with residents titled “Coffee with Commissioner.” The event is…

Youth Basketball Registration Open

Registration ends Oct. 30

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs youth basketball program registration is now open until Oct. 30.

County youth ages 5 to 6 are invited to sign up for…

John Lewis Commemorative Taskforce to Kick Off Campaign for New Memorial

The John Lewis Commemorative Taskforce will host a virtual kickoff event at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, to celebrate the launch of a campaign to raise funds for a new memorial to Congressman John…

DeKalb Announces Possible Sanitation Collection Delays Due to Tropical Storm Fred

Servicing for all customers to be completed by week’s end

Due to Tropical Storm Fred, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division may experience sanitation service delays for Tuesday, Wednesday and…

Tropical Storm Fred Could Result in Sewer Overflows and Spills

Public encouraged to report as soon as possible

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for DeKalb County and is predicting two to five inches of rain tonight through Wednesday…

NBA Legends Dikembe Mutombo and Dominique Wilkins Encourage Vaccinations in DeKalb

NBA legends Dikembe Mutombo and Dominique Wilkins are at South DeKalb Mall where hundreds of people are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations during an event sponsored by DeKalb County Government today.…

DeKalb County Marshal Appointed as State Director for the National Constables and Marshals Association

National Constables and Marshals Association announced the appointment of Chief Marshal William J. Taylor as state director for Georgia, effective Aug. 13, for a two-year term.

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DeKalb Voter Alert: Voters Can Request Absentee Ballot Beginning Aug. 16 for the November General Elections

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) is reminding voters that absentee ballots can be requested beginning Monday, Aug. 16, for the November General Election.

To request an absentee ballot,…