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.

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Water Main Break on Celia Way (10:50 a.m. update)

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 - 10:59 AM

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews are working to a repair a 36-inch-diameter water main break on Celia Way in unincorporated Decatur. Customers may experience low to no water pressure during the repair. Bottled water will be provided for residents impacted by the break.

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Water Main Break on Celia Way

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 - 9:50 AM

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews are working to a repair a 36-inch-diameter water main break along Celia Way in unincorporated Decatur. DeKalb crews are onsite to assess and begin working to repair the broken water main. Customers may experience low to no water pressure.

Barbashela Creek Sewer Replacement Project Officially Begins Feb. 6

Fri, Jan 27, 2023 - 9:41 PM

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, Feb. 6, with the anticipated launch of the Barbashela Creek Sewer Replacement Project. The sewer replacement project is expected to last approximately 10 months (February 2023 to December 2023), barring any weather delays.

DeKalb County Passes Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Manage the Growth of Small Box Discount Retail Stores

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 - 3:51 PM

On Dec. 20, 2022, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed comprehensive text amendments to the DeKalb Zoning Ordinance to set distance requirements with the intent to diminish crime and mitigate negative outcomes linked to small box discount retail stores (SBDRS) within DeKalb communities.

DeKalb County to Open Warming Centers Jan. 26 and Jan. 27

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 - 3:44 PM

DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents to use on Thursday, Jan. 26, and Friday, Jan. 27, beginning at 8 p.m. 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.