Press Releases

Stay informed with the latest updates from DeKalb County Government. Here you will find timely announcements, public safety information, and community highlights that keep residents connected to county services and initiatives. Our goal is to provide clear, accessible news that supports transparency and keeps you engaged with what is happening across DeKalb.

Thompson Mill Water Main Replacement Project Begins June 12

Fri, Jun 9, 2023 - 4:23 PM

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue on Monday, June 12, with the launch of the Thompson Mill Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace 10,760 linear feet of aging pipelines. The line repair project is expected to last approximately six months (June to December 2023), barring any weather delays.

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet Virtually June 12

Fri, Jun 9, 2023 - 4:20 PM

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051. The meeting can be joined by phone at 602-333-0032 or 1-888-270-9936 and using the conference code 482992.

DeKalb’s Girls’ Clubhouse to Provide Female Youth with Leadership and Communication Skills

Fri, Jun 2, 2023 - 12:50 PM

The DeKalb Human Services Department’s Office of Youth Services is accepting applications for Girls’ Clubhouse, a program designed to expose DeKalb County female students to personal, social and professional development training skills they can use throughout their lives.

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to Meet on June 8

Fri, Jun 2, 2023 - 12:47 PM

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 4:30 P.M. This is an in-person meeting, held at the DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections office located at 4380 Memorial Drive, #300, in Decatur.

Commissioner Bradshaw Announces the Kickoff of R.I.S.E. UP Programs’ 2023 Summer Cohort of Young Boys of Color

Fri, Jun 2, 2023 - 12:42 PM

DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw announces the launch of the 2023 R.I.S.E. UP Programs’ summer cohort of young boys of color on Saturday, June 3, 2023. R.I.S.E. UP is a Young Men’s Leadership Development Program. Commissioner Bradshaw’s allocations have targeted District 4 middle and high school boys.