Press Releases

Stay informed with the latest updates from DeKalb County Government. Here you will find timely announcements, public safety information, and community highlights that keep residents connected to county services and initiatives. Our goal is to provide clear, accessible news that supports transparency and keeps you engaged with what is happening across DeKalb.

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw to Host Third Community Meeting on the Proposed 2023 DeKalb County Budget

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 - 11:52 AM

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, who chairs the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners’ Budget Committee, will host the last of three information meetings to review DeKalb County’s proposed 2023 budget today, Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA30338.

DeKalb County Residents Are Encouraged to Plant A Tree in Honor of Arbor Day at the E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 - 3:50 PM

The E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm, in partnership with the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Department and Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, will host a special tree planting program in honor of Georgia Arbor Day. The Plant A Tree event will take place Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm, located at 1185 Rock Chapel Road, Lithonia, GA 30058.

DeKalb County to Plant 150 Trees in March Through ReLeaf DeKalb

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 - 2:33 PM

ReLeaf DeKalb, a partnership between DeKalb County and Trees Atlanta, has enjoyed a successful launch for the 2023 planting season by planting a total of 214 trees. During the month of March, 150 more trees are projected to be planted. DeKalb County recently began its second year of ReLeaf DeKalb. ReLeaf DeKalb II encompasses two components: Residential Front Yards and Public Properties. Planting trees increases DeKalb’s tree canopy and enhances ecosystem benefits.

Commissioner Larry Johnson and DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host ‘Our Soundtrack in American Music’

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 - 1:53 PM

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson in partnership with DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, Georgia Tech Department of Music Technology and the How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, whose founder and CEO is the renowned drummer Jorel “JFly” Flynn, will host the Our Soundtrack in American Music Master Sessions and Grand Finale at the Porter Sanford, III Performing Arts and Community Center.

DeKalb Announces Presidents Day Sanitation Schedule

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 - 1:33 PM

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20, sanitation service for residential customers will run one day late. The North Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20. The Central Transfer Station, Seminole Road Landfill, administration building and Customer Care call center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, reopening on Tuesday, Feb. 21, during normal operating hours.