Press Releases

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution today expressing support for the Okefenokee Swamp in the face of a threat posed by a proposed titanium strip mine. By a 7-0 vote, the commissioners noted the ecological and economic significance of the swamp, expressed solidarity with south Georgia government entities that have spoken out against Twin Pines Minerals’ proposed titanium mine along the swamp’s hydrologic boundary, and also stated their support for state legislative action to protect the Okefenokee. 

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw District 4 and the Board of Commissioners recognized H.E.H. Paving Inc. with a proclamation for 35 years of business success in DeKalb County. On Oct. 29,1988, Hobson Milner and Herb Williams started a landscaping company that eventually grew into the commercial business, H.E.H. Paving Inc. Their objective was to create and sustain a company that could satisfy customer needs on a long-term basis.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews have repaired a broken water main along Clifton Road near Oxford Road. Water service is being restored to the area. As service is restored, customers in the affected area may experience brown 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 (DWM) crews are working to a repair a six-inch-diameter water main break along Clifton Road near Oxford Road. Customers in the area may experience low to no water during the repair. DeKalb County will provide updates about the progress of the repairs.

The committee’s objective is to create a clearinghouse for all 159 Georgia counties to share and access information on best practices for serving citizens with mental health and substance abuse disorders. This committee will work to identify best practices that take into consideration the differences between rural and urban Georgia. The information produced by this committee will help counties identify key local, state, and federal resources; establish effective initiatives; and forge impactful partnerships.