Press Releases

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County will continue on Monday, April 29, with the launch of the Woodacres Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace 4,105 linear feet of waterline along Battle Drive, Jordan Terrace, Woodacres Road, Malabar Drive and Wentworth Drive. This line repair project is expected to last approximately six months (April to October 2024), barring any weather delays.

The DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Office (DeKalb VRE) encourages all registered voters to make a plan to vote for the upcoming May 21, 2024 General Primary Election. Voters are also urged to remain aware of any possible impacts to local mail service in requesting and returning voter-related documents. “Our goal is to ensure our residents can vote with confidence by being prepared, informed and empowered before casting ballots,” said Keisha Smith, executive director of DeKalb VRE. “With every election, we are working tirelessly to ensure an easy and seamless election experience for DeKalb County voters.”

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw will host his second Quarterly in the Fourth community breakfast meeting for 2024 on Saturday, April 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. at East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center located 4875 Elam Road, Stone Mountain. “I am pleased to have DeKalb County Public Safety Director Jack Lumpkin Sr. as the guest speaker at this Saturday’s second Q4 breakfast to discuss public safety operations and service delivery,” Commissioner Bradshaw said.

In February, DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $3.8 million in the 2024 budget to add 15 EMT/paramedics, five nurse practitioners, and five ambulances to enhance countywide service delivery. The county is in the process of installing a $5 million, state-of-the-art E-911 phone system. Fitch & Associates, a nationally known leader in EMS and Ambulance system consulting, is completing an objective review of DeKalb County’s EMS system.

DeKalb County Human Services Department, through its Office of Youth Services, will hold a Community Health Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarkson Community Center. This event is part of the county's ongoing commitment to enhancing public health and ensuring all community members access critical health services. To promote continued vigilance against COVID-19, the event will also feature a $100 gift card for families who receive the COVID-19 vaccine during the fair.