Press Releases

DeKalb County will open warming centers for residents to use in the following locations from Dec. 20-22, 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.

With temperatures forecast below freezing through the weekend, county officials have shared the following tips for winter weather. Exercise safety and use proper ventilation when operating alternative heat sources, such as fireplaces and electric heaters. Do not use an oven as a heat source. Do not bring grills, generators, kerosene heaters, and other outside heating devices inside to heat a home, as they emit poisonous carbon monoxide...

On Thursday, Jan. 5, Kensington Road will be closed between Camp Road and Memorial Drive for at least four weeks as crews work to replace a network of sewer pipes. The work, which is part of the rehabilitation of DeKalb County’s sewer infrastructure, will require a full road closure as pipes are replaced.

Fisher Trail NE, between Imperial Drive NE and Eldorado Drive NE, will be closed to through-traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, to facilitate repair on a sanitary sewer line in front of 2146 Fisher Trail NE. 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.

Fisher Trail NE, between Fairwood Lane NE and Briarcliff Road NE, will be closed to through-traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 to facilitate the point repair on a sanitary sewer line at 1920 Fisher Trail NE. 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.