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 Sanitation Crews Working through Weekend to Service Missed Households

Thu, Jan 6, 2022 - 3:13 PM

Due to significant COVID-19-related staffing challenges within its residential collection team, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division is currently experiencing service delays for recycling and yard trimmings. Sanitation crews will work through the weekend to ensure all recycling and yard trimmings are collected.

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 10

Wed, Jan 5, 2022 - 3:55 PM

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). To listen in on the meeting, please request the call-in number and PIN from weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than noon on the date of the meeting.

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet Jan. 13

Wed, Jan 5, 2022 - 3:54 PM

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous public access to the meeting will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel at https://video.ibm.com/channel/dctv-channel-23.

DeKalb County to Hold Virtual Parks Citizens Advisory Board Meeting Jan. 25

Wed, Jan 5, 2022 - 3:53 PM

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. The meeting to discuss current park improvements and recreation projects will be conducted via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/83545295220.

Water Service Restored to Apartments after Crews Repair Broken Pipe

Tue, Jan 4, 2022 - 7:24 PM

DeKalb County crews have repaired a broken pipe and restored water service to Twin Keys Apartment Homes on Briarwood Road. At approximately 6 p.m., DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews completed repairs to a broken water main at 1457 Briarwood Road Northeast.