Press Releases

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Thursday, Oct. 9, with the launch of the San Gabriel Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace approximately 43,100 linear feet of ductile iron water pipe between Columbia Drive and Glenwood Road. This water improvement project is expected to last approximately 14 months (October 2025 to December 2026), barring any weather delays.

As the result of the infrastructure upgrades being completed on Columbia Woods/Toney Drive, please be advised of the following road closures starting Sept. 29 through Nov. 3: Toney Drive, Columbia Woods Drive, Glendale Drive, Saratoga Drive, and Thrasher Circle. Detour signage will be installed to direct traffic around the affected areas. These dates are subject to change based on weather conditions.

DeKalb County mourns the loss of a legend. Today, we grieve the passing of the Honorable Ronald B. Ramsey Sr., a devoted husband, father, and public servant whose life’s work transformed the legal and civic landscape of our county and our state. Judge Ramsey’s career was marked by firsts, leadership, and an unshakable commitment to justice. He represented the 43rd District in the Georgia State Senate from 2007 until 2015, when he resigned following his appointment by Governor Nathan Deal to serve as a judge on the DeKalb County State Court, Traffic Division.

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson today announced the launch of Digital Shield, a $18.9 million countywide initiative that will deploy Flock Safety technology to strengthen public safety and fight crime across DeKalb. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the investment, positioning DeKalb as a metro Atlanta leader in technology-driven crime prevention.

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Oct. 6, with the launch of the Dunwoody Knoll Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace approximately 14,500 linear feet of ductile iron water pipe between Roberts Drive and Redfield Road. This water improvement project is expected to last approximately 12 months (October 2025 to October 2026), barring any weather delays.