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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.

Section of Walker Road to be Closed April 20
Tue, Apr 19, 2022 - 4:38 PM
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Walker Road, between King Road and South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 21, for CSX rail replacements, cross tie replacements and resurfacing project in Stone Mountain, GA 30088.
DeKalb County Receives a Grant from the State for Pedestrian Safety
Tue, Apr 19, 2022 - 4:27 PM
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The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners accepted a grant of $25,880 from the Georgia. Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. DeKalb County Fire Rescue (DCFR) will use these funds for pedestrian safety education and pedestrians and drivers’ education on the risks associated with pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
Super District Commissioners, Roots Down Celebrate Earth Day
Tue, Apr 19, 2022 - 4:24 PM
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On Earth Day, Friday, April 22, DeKalb County Super District Commissioners Ted Terry and Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will join Roots Down for a special, commemorative celebration to encourage a greener, more environmentally friendly DeKalb. Roots Down works with local governments, universities, and organizers to shift the paradigm of landscapes, create greener jobs, fight climate change and feed others.
DeKalb Police Identify Suspect in Shooting at Golden Glide Skating Rink
Tue, Apr 19, 2022 - 4:19 PM
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A suspect has been identified in the shooting of an 11-year-old male at Golden Glide Skating Rink on April 9. The suspect is not yet in custody. On April 9, 2022, at approximately 11 p.m., DeKalb County Police Department responded to a report of a person shot at the Golden Glide Skating Rink, located at 2750 Wesley Chapel Rd., Decatur.
DeKalb Charter Review Commission to Meet Virtually April 18
Mon, Apr 18, 2022 - 5:12 PM
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The DeKalb Charter Review Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 18, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/81329771170.

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