Press Releases

Lamont Drive, between Clairemont Avenue and Vidal Boulevard, will be closed to through-traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, to facilitate the point repair on a sanitary sewer line at 208 Lamont Drive. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.

Canby Lane, between Wesley Chapel Road and the cul de sac, will be closed to through-traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, to facilitate the point repair on a sanitary sewer line at 4177 Canby Lane. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a third community meeting on Thursday, February 23, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Pleasantdale Elementary School, 3680 Northlake Drive, Doraville, GA. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria. The community is invited to attend the meeting and provide input regarding the master plan and upcoming improvements for Pleasantdale Park.

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30032.

"We are saddened to learn of the passing of Atlanta's former first lady, Bunnie Jackson-Ransom. Her grace, kindness and courageous spirit will be greatly missed."