Press Releases

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to host a senior swimming program at East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center, 4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain, Ga. from April 9 – May 2. The registration fee is $60 per participant and will include eight lessons. The program will be for beginner swimmers ages 55 and up. Patrons will learn pool safety and the skills needed to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for healthy living. Registration will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

The 35th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games will be held for ages 50 and older, May 6 – May 17. The kickoff for the games will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 6 at Exchange Intergenerational Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30034. Registration is now open. The Olympic-style sports festival will include free-throw basketball, bowling, track and field, billiards, swimming, table tennis, line dancing, water volleyball and more. Events will be held at various venues across the county.

DeKalb County has purchased 5,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to be distributed Saturday, March 30, during its monthly food distribution. “DeKalb County is continuing the fight against food insecurity and investing in and empowering young girls,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. The funding from the county’s purchase of the Girl Scout cookies will provide additional financial support for programs designed to promote academic success, leadership, financial literacy, and more.

Irvin Way between DeKalb Industrial Way and Winn Way, will be closed to through-traffic 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 8 to Sunday, July 28 to facilitate the installation of a new water line at 2721 Irvin Way, Decatur, Ga. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.

Convair Lane between Celia Way and Midway Road, will be closed to through-traffic Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5 to facilitate the replacement of a sanitary sewer line on Convair Lane. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions. Questions regarding this road closure should be addressed to Howard Pollack, sr. project manager, GS Construction Inc., 678-282-4968.