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.

DeKalb to Celebrate MLK Holiday with Tribute and Food Distribution

Mon, Jan 11, 2021 - 2:36 PM

DeKalb County will continue its longstanding tradition of celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its first food distribution of 2021 alongside an abbreviated program on Jan. 18. The King Day theme for 2021 is “The Urgency of Creating the Beloved Community.”

Applications for DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market Stops Now Open

Fri, Jan 8, 2021 - 11:06 AM

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension is calling for applications for Fresh on DeK, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market, stops for 2021. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Launched in May 2015, Fresh on DeK has raised awareness about the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption for healthy living by providing fresh, affordable produce and food demonstrations to county residents.

DeKalb Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

Fri, Jan 8, 2021 - 10:57 AM

A garbage truck lifts a green bin to empty its contents. A worker in a yellow vest operates the truck. A blue recycling bin is visible nearby, surrounded by leafy trees.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised collection schedule. The North Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, resuming normal operating hours on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The Central Transfer Station, Seminole Road Landfill and Customer Care call center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 19, during normal operating hours.

Airport Advisory Board to Meet Jan. 11

Thu, Jan 7, 2021 - 2:50 PM

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/99355202202?pwd=blo2WmxRR0Y1SUl0aXZOUT…. The meeting password is 443859.

Commissioner Larry Johnson to Host Panel Seeking Solutions for Drag Racing in DeKalb County

Thu, Jan 7, 2021 - 1:37 PM

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host a virtual panel discussion regarding illegal street racing on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, from 6 to 7 p.m. Commissioner Johnson will feature Sen. Emanuel Jones, Bobbie Sanford, Camaro Nation ATL and DeKalb County Public Safety representatives.