Press Releases

On Thursday, Nov.16, District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson sponsored a Thanksgiving holiday brunch for seniors at the East DeKalb Senior Center at Bruce Street. The purpose of this event was to gather and commemorate Thanksgiving with DeKalb seniors and spread love and encouragement during a season that can be challenging for many seniors.

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.”