Press Releases

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has completed tabulations for the special election to fill the vacant Georgia House District 90 seat, previously held by long-time lawmaker Pamela Stephenson. Georgia House District 90 includes portions of DeKalb, Rockdale and Henry counties. DeKalb VRE’s board will certify the special election results on Feb. 19 during the scheduled public meeting.

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced receipt of a $21 million grant from the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program. CEO Thurmond convened a Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition comprised of public and nonprofit partners. The coalition will provide financial relief to DeKalb renters threatened by eviction and landlords facing revenue losses—both due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rays Road, between East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Central Drive, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, to 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, for a CSX surfacing project in Clarkston. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.

North Clarendon Avenue, between Church Street and East Ponce de Leon Avenue, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, for a CSX surfacing project in Scottdale. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.

Laredo Drive, between East Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Clarendon Avenue, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, for a CSX surfacing project in Decatur. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.