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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.

Briarcliff Road Lane Closure Begins on Nov. 1
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 - 1:27 PM
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On Nov. 1, a portion of the northbound lane along Briarcliff Road, between Woodlake Drive and North Druid Hills Road, will be closed Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while crews work to replace 160 linear feet of ductile-iron water pipe. This section of Briarcliff Road will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 12.
DeKalb County Voter Registration to Hold Special Called Meeting on Oct. 27
Mon, Oct 25, 2021 - 12:23 PM
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The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 4 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.
Positive Rabies Case Reported in DeKalb County
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 - 1:47 PM
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On Oct. 17, 2021, a bat was captured on in the 1800 block of Westminister Way and later tested positive for rabies. Georgia is a rabies endemic state and the virus is present all year long. It is not unusual for the county to report several rabies cases each year.
Columbia Drive Lane Closure Begins on Oct. 25
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 - 12:20 PM
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On Oct. 25, a portion of the northbound lane along Columbia Drive, between Snapfinger Road and Homera Place, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while crews work to rehabilitate 386 linear feet of ductile-iron sewer pipe. This section of Columbia Drive will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 6.
Road Closure Scheduled for South Columbia Drive, between Missionary Drive and Derrydown Way
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 - 12:17 PM
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On Oct. 25, a portion of the Northbound lane along South Columbia Drive, between Missionary Drive and Derrydown Way, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while crews work to rehabilitate 386 linear feet of ductile-iron sewer pipe. This section of South Columbia Drive will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 6.

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