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.

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Allocates $135,000 for Roundabout at Bermuda and Stewart Mill Roads in Stone Mountain

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 - 12:37 PM

DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw has allocated $135,000 of District 4 SPLOST transportation projects funds and another $200,000 will be allocated from the county’s Category 1D SPLOST funds to complete the design phase of the Bermuda Road at Stewart Mill Road roundabout project.

Reindeer Drive Phase 2 Water Line Replacement Project Begins Oct. 3

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 - 12:31 PM

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, Oct. 3, with the launch of the Reindeer Drive Phase 2 Water Line Replacement Project. Crews will replace 17,400 linear feet (Shepherds Lane) and 15,800 linear feet (Woodland Hills) of crumbling water lines with new 8-inch- and 12-inch-diameter ductile-iron water lines along Reindeer Drive. This line repair project is expected to last approximately 14 months (October 2022 to December 2023), barring any weather delays.

Commissioner Cochran-Johnson to Host 3rd Annual DeKalb County Business Owner Virtual Summit

Thu, Sep 22, 2022 - 2:03 PM

DeKalb County is home to many entrepreneurs and small business owners who are integral to the economic landscape of our communities. Many business owners are not aware of the resources available to them through both local and global channels and it is the goal of Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to ensure that they have access to those resources, are equipped to succeed in business and are able to maximize their potential for growth.

DeKalb Offers $100 for Vaccinations at Stonecrest Mall on Saturday, Sept. 24

Tue, Sep 20, 2022 - 3:47 PM

DeKalb County will give a $100 prepaid debit card to everyone who receives a COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. In addition, see-through bookbags filled with school supplies will be distributed. UniverSoul Circus performers and other live entertainment will be provided. While 62 percent of DeKalb residents are fully vaccinated with two doses, only 32 percent have received a booster dose.

DeKalb to Host Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event

Tue, Sep 20, 2022 - 3:43 PM

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its fall household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. During the event, county residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of dangerous household items that are no longer in use.