Press Releases

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Monday, Nov. 27, Tuesday, Nov. 28, and Wednesday, Nov. 29, starting at 8 p.m. each night to use. Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and undergoing a temperature check.

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Wednesday, Nov. 22, starting at 8 p.m. each night to use. Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and undergoing a temperature check.

In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 23, sanitation collection service for residential customers will be based on a revised collection schedule. The Seminole Road Landfill, and Central and North Transfer Stations will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, reopening on Friday, Nov. 24, during normal operating hours. The Customer Care call center and administration building will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday Nov. 24, reopening on Monday, Nov. 27, during normal operating hours.

DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw encourages constituents to come out for a holiday food giveaway event on Saturday, Nov. 18. “Many individuals and families continue to go without, and for many, the holidays can be financially and emotionally challenging,” Commissioner Bradshaw said. “The event tomorrow hosted by Potter’s House Community Development Corporation will help with food needs for many.”

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host his annual day of service event, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Annual Day of Service is a day filled with opportunities for volunteers to give back to their community.  Each year Commissioner Johnson has partnered with different organizations to address the needs of the community.