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 Charter Review Commission Notice of Meeting and Agenda

Tue, Nov 29, 2022 - 12:38 PM

The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will be meeting Thursday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at: https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/81329771170. (or Telephone: Dial: US 602 333 0032 USA 8882709936 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 217687)

DeKalb Voters Head to Polls in Record Numbers in General Election Runoff for Georgia Senate Seat

Mon, Nov 28, 2022 - 4:31 PM

Voters in DeKalb County turned out in record numbers with nearly 33,000 total ballots cast on the initial days of early voting, including Wednesday, Nov. 23, Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27. More than 21,000 voters cast ballots on Sunday, making it the largest early voting turnout in 2022.

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Water Main Break on Covington Highway

Wed, Nov 23, 2022 - 10:35 AM

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews are working to a repair water main break on Covington Highway near South Hairston Road. A private contractor working in the area hit a 16 inch-diameter DeKalb County water main on Nov. 22. DeKalb crews have been onsite since 5 p.m. yesterday assessing and working to repair the broken water main.

Shallowford Road Emergency Waterline Repair Scheduled for Nov. 28

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 - 2:51 PM

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, Nov. 28, with the launch of the Shallowford Road Emergency Waterline Repair. Crews will repair a leak in a 30-inch-diameter water transmission main along Shallowford Road. This repair will take place on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

DeKalb Residents Encouraged to Donate New, Unwrapped Toys during 3rd Annual Stuff the Bus Holiday Toy Drive

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 - 2:46 PM

On Saturday, Dec. 17, DeKalb County Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host the 3rd Annual Stuff the Bus Holiday Toy Drive to help bring the joy of Christmas to underserved children during the holidays. The event is open to anyone wanting to donate new, unwrapped toys to deserving children and will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.