Press Releases

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Monday, May 1, with the launch of the Green Forrest Water Line Replacement Project. Crews will replace 20,200 linear feet of crumbling water lines with new 8-inch-diameter and 12-inch-diameter ductile-iron water lines along Green Forrest. This line repair project is expected to last approximately 10 months (May 2023 to February 2024), barring any weather delays.

DeKalb County will open warming centers for residents to use in the following locations for three nights, Fri., March 17, Sat., March 18, and Sun., March 19, beginning at 8 p.m. 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.

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, March 20, with the launch of the Celia Way Water Line Replacement Project. Crews will replace 400 linear feet of crumbling water lines with new 36-inch-diameter  water lines along Celia Way. This line repair project is expected to last approximately two months (March 2023 to May 2023), barring any weather delays.

DeKalb County Girls Scouts will partner with DeKalb County and faith leaders to distribute food and cookies on Saturday, March 18, during its monthly food distribution. “Not only does this food distribution help those facing food insecurity, but by purchasing and distributing Girls Scout cookies, we are also investing in the future of our young girls,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond.

On Monday, March 13, one lane on Kensington Road will be closed, requiring traffic to share a single lane as crews work to connect local manholes. The partial closure will be in effect for up to three days, barring any weather issues. Traffic control will be in place 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to assist motorists in moving safely through the lane closure. Construction crews will work diligently to minimize the length of impact to businesses and motorists.