Press Releases

DeKalb Voter Alert: DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Mailed 18,000 ‘No-Contact’ Notices

Voters urged to check the mail

This week, DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections mailed “no-contact” notices to individuals who have not had contact with the elections system in the last five years…

Arcadia Avenue Lane Closure Continues on Aug. 9

Construction to repair 532 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 9, a portion of the Southbound lane along S. Columbia Drive between Craigie Avenue and East College Avenue will be closed from 9 a.…

Lane Closure at South Columbia Drive and Missionary Drive Continues on Aug. 9

Construction to repair 557 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 9, a portion of the Northbound lane along South Columbia Drive between Missionary Drive and Derrydown Way will be closed from 9 a.m…

South Columbia Drive Lane Closure Continues on Aug. 9

Construction to repair 345 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 9, a portion of the Northbound lane along S. Columbia Drive between Derrydown Way and Shadow Moor Drive will be closed from 9 a.m.…

Commissioner Robert Patrick Welcomes U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to District 1

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to make an appearance in District 1 on Friday, Aug. 6, to pitch the Safe Streets for All program.

Secretary Buttigieg will tour the Buford…

District 7 Commissioner to Host 2nd Annual DeKalb County Business Owner Virtual Summit

Featuring informational sessions and discussions on navigating businesses through COVID-19

DeKalb County is home to many entrepreneurs and small business owners who are integral to the economic…

DeKalb Watershed Performing Maintenance on 30-Inch Water Main near Katie Kerr Drive

On Monday, Aug. 9, DeKalb County and its contractors will repair a leaking 16-inch water line on Peachcrest Road, between Maplehurst Drive and Columbia Drive. Work is expected to last…

CEO Thurmond: Vaccination and COVID-19 Testing ‘A Huge Success’

Today, July 31, DeKalb County, in partnership with the DeKalb County Board of Health and Medcura Health, administered more than 230 COVID-19 vaccinations and tested more than 50 adults and children…

DeKalb County Judge Issues Emergency 60-Day Moratorium on Evictions

CEO Thurmond to propose larger payments to landlords

DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Asha Jackson signed an emergency judicial order on Friday, July 30, 2021, creating a countywide eviction…

Peachcrest Road Water Infrastructure Replacement Project Scheduled for Aug. 5

Crews to repair 16-inch water main

On Thursday, Aug. 5, DeKalb County and its contractors will repair a leaking 16-inch water line on Peachcrest Road, between Maplehurst Drive and Columbia Drive.…