Press Releases

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.

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.

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.

DeKalb County Board of Ethics has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of February 16, 2023 at 6 p.m.

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Mini Day Camp Feb. 17 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of camp is $10 for a day of activities for children ages 5-15. Participants must provide their own breakfast, lunch and snack. To access online registration, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Online” button on the department’s homepage.