Press Releases

DeKalb County is hosting a Medicaid re-enrollment event to keep residents covered with essential health insurance. “We are working to avoid a major health crisis in Georgia by helping those who have been disenrolled, but are still eligible, to access healthcare coverage for themselves and their families,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. The free event will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Exchange Park, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30034.

On Nov. 1, a single lane closure will occur on Brown Place between East College Avenue and Craigie Avenue for approximately three weeks. Normal construction hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This lane closure is associated with the Scott Boulevard Phase III Water Main Replacement Project.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews have completed repairs to a six-inch-diameter water main in the area of Clifton Road near Oxford Road. Crews are also assessing the water system in the area. Any residents in the area that may experience low to no water pressure are asked to contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department at 770-270-6243.

The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a Senior Safety Summit on November 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur 30035.  A free breakfast will be served at 9:30a.m. DKPD will be joined by the Clerk of Superior Court as well as the DeKalb County Board of Health.

A section of Tarian Drive will close to through-traffic beginning Monday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The closure, which is part of the Alameda Trail Water Line Replacement Project, will be in effect Monday through Friday for approximately four weeks. Signs and flaggers will be in the area during the road closure to advise motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.