Press Releases

DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and Park Pride will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Biffle Park, 5221 Biffle Rd. Stone Mountain, GA, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. A total of $325,798 was allocated to complete the newly created playground. Contributions were provided in part through Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program, the DeKalb County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and the Parks Department to complete the project.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 - A & B, Decatur, GA 30030.

DeKalb VRE Executive Director Keisha Smith encourages voters to get familiar with the early voting dates, locations, and designated drop box sites ahead of early voting. “Every election matter, and every vote counts,” said Smith. “We want every eligible voter in DeKalb County to have the information they need to make a plan to vote this and every election cycle. Whether that means voting early, voting by mail, or casting a ballot on Election Day, our team is here to help ensure that process is easy, secure, and accessible for all.”

DeKalb County Public Library announced today that three libraries received $500 each in grant funding and materials awarded by the STAR Library Network and HHMI Tangles Bank Studios through their Flight Path program. The Flight Path program aims to educate the public about bird migration, promote bird health and safety, and encourage local communities to get to know their local birds. This program is the first campaign in the Spark of Science @ My Library initiative that was launched by STAR Library Network and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios.

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 13, with the launch of the Panola Road Water Main Replacement Project. Phase I of this water improvement project is expected to last approximately 11 months (October 2025 to September 2026), barring any weather delays. Phase II of this water improvement project is expected to last approximately 10 months (January 2026 to October 2026), barring any weather delays.