Press Releases

Valve Repair on DeKalb Industrial Continues June 30

Construction to rehabilitate a leaking water main and install new paving

On Thursday, June 30, work to repair a leaking water main will be completed at the intersection of DeKalb Industrial Way and…

Friends of Flat Shoals Park to Host Annual Book it to The Park on July 9

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs’ Friends of Flat Shoals Park will host a Book it to the Park book drive on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flat Shoals Park, 4522 Flat Shoals…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Movies in the Park Series

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a Movies in the Park series during the month of July. Every Wednesday, in various locations across the county, a movie will…

DeKalb County Police Athletic League to host After Dark Basketball Summer League

The DeKalb County Police Athletic League (PAL) Unit has is hosting an “After Dark Basketball Summer League” Program to bridge the gap between the youth of DeKalb County and the DeKalb County Police…

DeKalb County Police Department to Host 2022 Youth Academy

Participation is free!

Applications are now being accepted for the DeKalb County Police Department’s second Youth Academy. 

This is an opportunity for DeKalb County youth ages 14-17 to learn…

Emerald Castle Sewer Upsizing Project Begins July 6

Construction to install new sewer infrastructure

Efforts to improve sewer service capacity throughout DeKalb County continues Wednesday, July 6, with the launch of the Emerald Castle Sewer Upsizing…

Commissioner Larry Johnson in Partnership with 100 Black Men of DeKalb Host Youth Violence Prevention Rally & Summit

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson in partnership with 100 Black Men of DeKalb will host a Youth Violence Prevention Rally & Summit Monday, June 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium at the…

DeKalb Announces Independence Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

Due to the county’s observance of Independence Day on Monday, July 4, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows:

Monday,…

DeKalb County Election Unofficial and Incomplete Results to be Certified by Board of Elections on June 27

DeKalb Voter Elections and Registration (DeKalb VRE) announces its unofficial and incomplete results for the June 21 primary runoff election and will certify its election results during the June 27…

Voting Time at One DeKalb County Polling Site Extended

Woodridge Elementary Precinct will remain open until 7:15 p.m.

Due to a brief delay in voting, one DeKalb County precinct will remain open until 7:15 p.m. to provide voters with extended time to…