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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 Audit Oversight Committee Special Called Meetings Scheduled for Nov. 22 and Nov. 23
Fri, Nov 19, 2021 - 10:29 AM
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The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee will meet virtually on Nov. 22, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. and on Nov. 23, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. To view the meeting via Zoom on 11/22/21, go to https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/86971332271 Password 625800. To view the meeting via Zoom on 11/23/21, go to https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/83890446929 Password 634338.
DeKalb Announces Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule
Thu, Nov 18, 2021 - 2:08 PM
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In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25, sanitation collection service for residential customers will be based on the following revised collection schedule. The Seminole Road Landfill, and Central and North Transfer Stations will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, reopening on Friday, Nov. 26, during normal operating hours. The Customer Care call center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday Nov. 26, reopening on Monday, Nov. 29, during normal operating hours.
DeKalb, Faith Leaders to Distribute Thanksgiving Food on Saturday
Thu, Nov 18, 2021 - 1:58 PM
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On Saturday, Nov. 20, DeKalb County and six local churches will celebrate Thanksgiving Day 2021 with a food distribution during which residents will receive one 20-pound box of food that will include fresh eggs, collard greens, sweet potatoes, shelled pecans, apples, oranges, bananas and a 10-lb. bag of chicken hindquarters.
DeKalb to Distribute 4,000 Boxes of Produce and Chicken during its Thanksgiving Distribution
Tue, Nov 16, 2021 - 3:30 PM
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On Saturday, Nov. 20, DeKalb County will celebrate Thanksgiving Day 2021 with its monthly food distribution to fight COVID-19 food insecurity exacerbated by inflation. Residents will receive one 20-pound box of food that will include fresh eggs, collard greens, sweet potatoes, shelled pecans, apples, oranges, bananas and a 10-lb. bag of chicken hindquarters.
DeKalb Commissioners Unanimously Support CEO Thurmond’s $500 DeKalb Employee Vaccination Incentive
Tue, Nov 16, 2021 - 12:48 PM
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Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved CEO Michael Thurmond’s proposal to give DeKalb County Government employees $500 in incentives for COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. “These incentives are important tools as we continue to chip away at the number of unvaccinated people living and working in DeKalb County,” CEO Thurmond said.

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