Press Releases

DeKalb County Public Library announced today that three libraries received $500 each in grant funding and materials awarded by the STAR Library Network and HHMI Tangles Bank Studios through their Flight Path program. The Flight Path program aims to educate the public about bird migration, promote bird health and safety, and encourage local communities to get to know their local birds. This program is the first campaign in the Spark of Science @ My Library initiative that was launched by STAR Library Network and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios.

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 13, with the launch of the Panola Road Water Main Replacement Project. Phase I of this water improvement project is expected to last approximately 11 months (October 2025 to September 2026), barring any weather delays. Phase II of this water improvement project is expected to last approximately 10 months (January 2026 to October 2026), barring any weather delays.

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday,Oct. 13, with the launch of the Clifton Church Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace approximately 10,900 linear feet of ductile iron water pipe on Clifton Church Road, Gresham Road and Richard Allen Lane. This water improvement project is expected to last approximately 9 months (October 2025 to July 2026), barring any weather delays.

A positive rabies case was reported in the Lincolndale Court area of Ellenwood involving a racoon. The racoon was killed and tested positive for rabies. Georgia is a rabies endemic state, and the virus is present all year long. It is not unusual for the county to report several rabies cases each year. Residents should make sure pets are up to date for preventative vaccination and should eliminate outdoor feeding stations and access to garbage cans. Anyone who has been bitten or scratched by an animal should seek medical attention immediately.

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting takes place in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, Georgia 30032, and is open to the public. 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 which must be received between 35 and 5 minutes before the scheduled start of the meeting. The body of your email must include your first and last name.