Press Releases

After a two-year hiatus, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. During the event, county residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of dangerous household items that are no longer in use.

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host March Garden virtual classes for free. The “Spring Veggies & Herbs” class will be on March 16 at 6 p.m. The “Preparing Your Trip to the Garden Center” class will be on March 22 at 6 p.m. The “Spring Veggies & Herbs” class will be on March 25 at noon.

DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 3,600 boxes of produce and chicken on Saturday, March 5. “As food prices continue to soar, many people are struggling to keep food on their tables,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “This food distribution will help to relieve the burden residents have of feeding their families.”

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host the Summer Food Service Program from June 1 – July 22. This ongoing effort ensures school children have nutritious meals during the summer and seeks participating program sites. To qualify as a site, 50 percent of children served must meet the income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program.

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with murder and burglary in connection with the Feb. 19 shooting death of Mr. Henry Ashley, 24. The arrest comes after DeKalb County Police received tips from the community, which led to the identification and arrest of the suspect.