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 Complete Repairs at Seventeen Water Main Breaks since Artic Temperatures Began

Wed, Dec 28, 2022 - 4:22 PM

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews have completed water main repairs at the following locations: Greenwood Place, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Miller Road, Electric Ave, West Hampton Circle, Hardee Ave, Rowland Road, I-85 and Shallowford, Tucker Industrial Road and Florence Street...

DeKalb Crews Complete Repairs at Two Water Main Breaks

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 - 4:31 PM

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews have completed water main repairs at Greenwood Place and Electric Avenue. While these repairs are ongoing, customers may experience low to no water pressure. To serve customers affected by these water main breaks, DeKalb County has opened four sites to distribute water.

Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for Parts of DeKalb

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 - 11:20 AM

A boil water advisory remains in effect for two areas of DeKalb County. In an abundance of caution for our citizens and to protect the public from any potential health hazards, residents in the affected area are being asked to boil water for at least one minute after water comes to a rolling boil prior to drinking, cooking or preparing baby food.

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Fourth Water Main Break at Tucker Industrial Road and Florence Street

Mon, Dec 26, 2022 - 11:20 PM

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews are onsite and working to a repair a fourth water main break at Tucker Industrial Road and Florence Street. The water main break at Peachtree Industrial Blvd and Miller Road has been repaired and the water system is regaining pressure.

DeKalb Crews Complete Repair of Water Main Break off Peachtree Industrial Blvd. (UPDATE 10:15 PM)

Mon, Dec 26, 2022 - 11:18 PM

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews has repaired a water main break off Peachtree Industrial Blvd and Miller Road. As of approximately 10 p.m. the pipe had been repaired and the water system was being repressurized.