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.

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and The Covenant Church Host the ‘Operation Bundle’ Coat Drive

Mon, Nov 22, 2021 - 4:50 PM

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with The Covenant Church to host Operation Bundle, a community coat drive designed to provide much-needed seasonal apparel for those in need this winter. DeKalb County residents are encouraged to support Operation Bundle by taking their donations of new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks to The Covenant Church (1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur, GA 30032) now through Nov. 27, 2021.

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Sponsors Thanksgiving Food Distributions and Vaccination Events

Fri, Nov 19, 2021 - 2:53 PM

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw is sponsoring two Thanksgiving food distribution events and one COVID-19 and flu vaccination event on Saturday, Nov. 20. “I could not have imagined back in March 2020 that we would still be dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic nearly two years later,” Commissioner Bradshaw said.

DeKalb Fall Break Mini Camp Registration Now Open

Fri, Nov 19, 2021 - 2:51 PM

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will offer a fall break mini camp on Nov. 22-24 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of camp is $10 a day for children ages 5-12. Participants must provide their own breakfast, lunch and snack. Park staff will meet campers outside all recreation centers for curbside dropoff and pickup. Parents will not be allowed to enter the facility during operating hours. All campers are required to be screened via temperature checks and must wear a mask while indoors.

DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee Special Called Meetings Scheduled for Nov. 22 and Nov. 23

Fri, Nov 19, 2021 - 10:29 AM

The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee will meet virtually on Nov. 22, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. and on Nov. 23, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. To view the meeting via Zoom on 11/22/21, go to https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/86971332271 Password 625800. To view the meeting via Zoom on 11/23/21, go to https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/83890446929 Password 634338.

DeKalb Announces Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 - 2:08 PM

In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25, sanitation collection service for residential customers will be based on the following revised collection schedule. The Seminole Road Landfill, and Central and North Transfer Stations will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, reopening on Friday, Nov. 26, during normal operating hours. The Customer Care call center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday Nov. 26, reopening on Monday, Nov. 29, during normal operating hours.