Press Releases

Morris Landers Drive NE, between Fisher Trail NE and Impala Drive NE, will be closed to through-traffic 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 19 to facilitate the sealing of lateral connection to the main line at 1838 Morris Landers Drive NE, Atlanta, 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.

DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 5,000 boxes of 99 percent Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and chicken hindquarters on Saturday, Sept. 16. “Hardworking families continue to struggle to keep food on the table,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “DeKalb County and our faith partners are working hard to provide families relief and lessen the impact of high food prices.” Additionally, residents will receive cookies, fruit juice boxes and cereal.

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections (BRE) regular monthly business meeting will be held on Thurs., Sept. 14, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. This will be an in-person meeting to be held at the BRE office located at 4380 Memorial Drive, #300, in Decatur. Public comments may be made in person or submitted by sending an email of one printed page or less at a minimum font of 12 to electionspubliccmnt@dekalbcountyga.gov and must be received between 35 and 5 minutes before the scheduled start of the meeting.

The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a free Community Outreach and Safety Fair on Saturday, September 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Big Lots parking lot, 3358 Chamblee Tucker Road, Tucker. During the event, residents will receive free goodies as well as access to many useful resources listed on next page.  We will also be hosting games and playing music for the community to enjoy.

Commissioner Bradshaw, in collaboration with Atlanta VA HealthCare System, AMVETS Post 44, JenCare Senior Medical Center, Georgia Grace, and DeKalb County’s Human Services, and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs departments will provide onsite resources and information about housing, VA benefits, caregiver support, trauma recovery, employment and training, mental health, telehealth and women’s wellness programs and community based stakeholders.