Press Releases

On July 11, DeKalb’s  Board of Commissioners passed a  Non-Discrimination Ordinance, strengthening protections for  vulnerable residents in unincorporated areas of the county. The ordinance, along with a proclamation by DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners recognizing June as Pride Month and the ceremonial raising of the Pride Flag, demonstrates the county’s support for its LGBTQIA+ citizens.

Efforts to reduce sewer spills throughout DeKalb County will recommence with the Sowell Estates Sewer Replacement Project. The project is one of the initial 103 areas listed on the modified consent decree priority fix list targeting repeat spill areas. The line repair project is expected to last approximately eight months (July 2023 to February 2024), barring any weather delays.

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the county’s Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit for 2023 will provide $147 million property in tax relief for homeowners who qualify for a homestead exemption. The EHOST has generated more than $591 million in tax relief for DeKalb property owners since 2018.

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue on Monday, July 17, with the launch of the Cobb Creek Sewer Improvement Project. Crews will replace approximately 18,439 feet of gravity sewer main lines. This sewer improvement project is expected to last approximately 30 months (Summer 2023 to December 2025), barring any weather delays.

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County will continue in July with the launch of the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase II. Crews will replace 10,000 linear feet of crumbling water lines with new 30-inch ductile-iron water lines along East Ponce de Leon Avenue and DeKalb Industrial Boulevard.