Extreme Heat Warning - Cooling centers are open. Click for more information.

A small icon of a blue circle containing a stylized lowercase letter "f" in black, resembling the Facebook logo.
Blue circle with a white "X" in the center, representing X (formerly Twitter).
A blue circular icon featuring a white outline of a camera, symbolizing the Instagram logo.
A blue circular icon with a white play symbol in the center, resembling a video play button, representing YouTube.
A small blue circular logo, featuring a bold, white letter "U", representing the Ustream platform.
Light blue lettering with the repeated word "News" in translucent blue.

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.

DeKalb County Department of Solid Waste Management Announces Temporary Change to Summer Collection Schedule
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 - 1:11 PM
DeKalb County, Georgia logo featuring overlapping green and blue "DC" letters above the words "DeKalb County" and "GEORGIA".
To enhance employee safety during periods of extreme summer heat, the DeKalb County Department of Solid Waste Management, formerly the DeKalb County Sanitation Division, will temporarily begin residential collection routes at 6 a.m., effective Monday, July 13, through Tuesday, Sept. 1.
DeKalb County CEO Condemns Celebratory Gunfire After County Employee Critically Injured
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 - 4:53 PM
DeKalb County, Georgia logo featuring overlapping green and blue "DC" letters above the words "DeKalb County" and "GEORGIA".
DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson issued the following statement after learning that the victim critically injured during a July 4 celebratory gunfire incident is a longtime DeKalb County employee.
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet July 13th
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 - 3:18 PM
DeKalb County, Georgia logo featuring overlapping green and blue "DC" letters above the words "DeKalb County" and "GEORGIA".
The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 13th, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.
DeKalb County Launches Comprehensive Extreme Heat Response to Protect Residents, Employees and Vulnerable Populations
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 - 5:26 PM
DeKalb County, Georgia logo featuring overlapping green and blue "DC" letters above the words "DeKalb County" and "GEORGIA".
As dangerously high temperatures continue across metro Atlanta, DeKalb County today announced a comprehensive countywide response to help residents safely navigate extreme heat while protecting employees, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, and ensuring uninterrupted government services.
DeKalb County Releases 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 - 12:09 PM
DeKalb County, Georgia logo featuring overlapping green and blue "DC" letters above the words "DeKalb County" and "GEORGIA".
The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has released its 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report confirms that DeKalb County continues to exceed all state and federal drinking water quality standards, delivering safe, high-quality drinking water to its customers.

DeKalb County Newsletter

Sign Up