Press Releases

DeKalb County voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their voting options as the Nov. 30 General/Special Municipal Election runoff approaches. “It’s important for voters to cast their ballots during every election, and we’re anticipating a smooth runoff election,” said Twyla Hart, interim director of DeKalb VRE. “Voters should make a plan to vote in person if they did not take advantage of early voting options.”

The Department of Watershed Management has initiated a project to assess the condition and proper operation of water valves and fire hydrants countywide. The DeKalb County Water Valve and Fire Hydrant Inspection and Exercising Project will include the inspection and exercising of approximately 55,000 water valves and 20,000 fire hydrants to assess the condition and functionality of the DeKalb County water distribution system.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual public meeting to present a 10-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. The meeting will provide guidance for future county park improvements and program development.

Due to the limited amount of remaining funds and the large number of pending applications, DeKalb County announced today that it is suspending the acceptance of new applications for financial help through the DeKalb Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition (TLAC) program.

DeKalb County District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is partnering with The Covenant Church to host Operation Bundle, a community coat drive designed to provide much-needed seasonal apparel for those in need this winter. DeKalb County residents are encouraged to support Operation Bundle by taking their donations of new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks to The Covenant Church (1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur, GA 30032) now through Nov. 27, 2021.