Press Releases

DeKalb County Government has won national recognition as a top national leader in the innovative use of technology, including its work in enhancing the county’s cyber security. The Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo) ranked DeKalb County second in the nation among counties with a population of 500,000 to 999,999 in the 19th annual Digital Counties Survey.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will officially open play on their newly renovated putting greens at Mystery Valley Golf Club, 6094 Shadow Rock Drive, Lithonia, Ga., from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 2. Since 2021, over $850,000 was allocated to complete improvements to the Mystery Valley Golf Course which included upgrades to the club house, renovation of all 66 sand bunkers, and converting the putting greens to Tift Dwarf Bermuda grass.

The East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center will host a Community Family Game Night on Friday, September 1, 4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain, Ga., from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm. The Community Family Game Night will offer a safe and fun environment for the entire family to enjoy. All ages are welcome to participate. This free event will include music, vendors, games and more. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will be meeting Thursday, August 24, at 6:00 p.m. to continue to review sections of the County Organizational Act. The meetings will be held in person at the Manuel J. Maloof Center,1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. Free parking is available at the DeKalb County Courthouse parking lot for this evening event.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews are working to a repair a 6-inch-diameter water main break along Evans Mill Road near Mall Parkway. Customers in the area may experience low to no water during the repair. DeKalb County will provide updates about the progress of the repairs.