Press Releases

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its spring household hazardous waste recycling event on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 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. Hazardous materials, such as aerosols, batteries, adhesives, flammables, lawn care products, fluorescent light bulbs, photo chemicals, paint, paint-related products and artist supplies, will be accepted. Paint will be limited to 10 gallons per vehicle.

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Wed., Feb. 28, starting at 8 p.m. to use. Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and undergoing a temperature check.

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in partnership with DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and the How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, where the founder and CEO is renowned drummer Jorel “JFly” Flynn, will host the “Our Soundtrack in American Music master sessions and grand finale concert at the Porter Sanford, III Performing Arts and Community Center. The master sessions began Tuesday, Feb. 20, and continue through Saturday, Feb. 24, with a grand finale concert on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m.

Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, in partnership with the DeKalb County Human Services Department and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, announces the launch of the E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Farm Entrepreneurship Program. The program is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at equipping student participants with education and knowledge in urban farming, sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship.

On Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m., crews will begin restriping the lanes on East Ponce de Leon Avenue, just north of DeKalb Industrial Way. The work, which will take approximately two days, is part of the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase II. Lane closure and detour signs have been placed in the area to advise motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.