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.

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Emergency Water Main Repairs Underway

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 - 1:14 PM

Crews will facilitate a lane closure Thursday, June 30, at the intersection of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Ivy Lane to investigate and repair a broken water main. The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) first became aware of the leak on May 30. The department has continued to monitor the leak while waiting for back-ordered materials needed for the repair to arrive. Those materials arrived June 29.

Valve Repair on DeKalb Industrial Continues June 30

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 - 1:07 PM

On Thursday, June 30, work to repair a leaking water main will be completed at the intersection of DeKalb Industrial Way and North Decatur Road from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. DeKalb County contractors will repair leaks in the water transmission system of a 30-inch main and install new paving.

Friends of Flat Shoals Park to Host Annual Book it to The Park on July 9

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 - 1:02 PM

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs’ Friends of Flat Shoals Park will host a Book it to the Park book drive on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flat Shoals Park, 4522 Flat Shoals Pkwy. Decatur, GA 30034. The Friends of Flat Shoals Park began hosting the Book it to the Park event shortly after the installation of the new book box in 2017.

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Movies in the Park Series

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 - 11:34 AM

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a Movies in the Park series during the month of July. Every Wednesday, in various locations across the county, a movie will be shown at dusk, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring family, friends, blankets, lawn chairs and food for each showing. All movies featured will be PG-13 and below rated films and appropriate for all ages to enjoy.

DeKalb County Police Athletic League to host After Dark Basketball Summer League

Mon, Jun 27, 2022 - 4:53 PM

Official emblems of DeKalb County, Georgia, include a circular seal with figures and a flame, a police badge, and an eagle patch. "Forward Together" text arches above.

The DeKalb County Police Athletic League (PAL) Unit has is hosting an “After Dark Basketball Summer League” Program to bridge the gap between the youth of DeKalb County and the DeKalb County Police Department through sports. Over the course of the summer a diverse group of professionals will come to the “After Dark Basketball Summer League” to share words of wisdom about their life experiences with the participants during the mandatory life skill workshops that will take place prior to each night’s games being played.