Press Releases

DeKalb County will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the County’s annual King Day Celebration. The program titled “Mission: Possible; Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365,” will begin at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31 at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA. The King Day charge will be delivered by Dr. Jamal Bryant, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews completed repairs to a 30” broken water main at 3661 Clairmont Road. All roads in the surrounding area have been reopened. A boil water advisory is still in place until further notice. Residents experiencing water service issues or requiring additional information are encouraged to contact the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews completed repairs to a 30” broken water main at 3661 Clairmont Road. “We are excited to announce that the water main break has been repaired,” said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. “When you start a job of this magnitude, whatever you find, you must deal with it in real time.” As service is restored, customers in the affected area may experience brown, milky or discolored water and are encouraged to run the faucets inside and outside their homes/businesses to clear the internal plumbing.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews continuing work to repair the 30” broken water main at 3661 Clairmont Road. Crews will be working overnight as they continue repairs. A boil water advisory is still in place until further notice. A detour remains in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays. More updates will be provided as available.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews continuing work to repair the 30” broken water main at 3661 Clairmont Road. They will continue until the water pressure is restored. A boil water advisory is still in place until further notice. A detour remains in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays. More updates will be provided as available.