Press Releases

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is reminding voters about the upcoming special election for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). Early voting runs from May 27 through June 13, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekend advance voting will also be available on Saturdays, May 31 and June 7, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays, June 1 and June 8, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has released its 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report confirms that DeKalb County continues to exceed all state and federal drinking water quality standards, delivering safe, high-quality drinking water to its customers. Serving more than 760,000 residents, DWM is responsible for not only treating and distributing drinking water, but also collecting and treating wastewater across DeKalb County.

The DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th, at 2;00 p.m. at 178 Sams Street, Training Room A1201-A & A1201-B (First Floor), Decatur, GA 30030.

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late. The North Transfer Station will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26. The Customer Care call center, Central Transfer Station and Seminole Road Landfill will be closed on Monday, May 26, reopening on Tuesday, May 27, during normal operating hours.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 - A & B, Decatur, GA 30030.