Press Releases

On Mon., Mar. 24, 2025, through Thurs. Mar. 27, 2025 Hayden Quarry Road will be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.mm. between Turner Hill Rd. and Klondike Rd. to facilitate the installation of water line crossings on 7199 Hayden Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038. 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.

A dangerous storm system, including tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail, is expected to impact DeKalb County overnight. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions. To ensure safety, DeKalb County is opening four severe weather centers on Saturday, March 15, at 8 PM. Transportation will be available from designated pickup locations across DeKalb County. For real-time updates, follow local news, or call 911 in an emergency. Stay safe, take precautions, and seek shelter if needed.

Due to forecasted severe weather including the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain and hail. DeKalb County will open the following four severe weather centers for residents on Sat., Mar. 15, starting at 8 p.m. Frontline Response International has been contracted to serve individuals who need assistance during extreme weather conditions. Hot meals, beds, and case management services are centralized at Frontline. DeKalb offers transportation services from all its severe weather centers to Frontline for individuals who wish to take advantage of those centralized services. 

On Tuesday, March 18, DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews will require lane closures on North Druid Hills Road, between Spring Creek Road and Willivee Drive to complete restoration work after installing a new water main. This work will take place on Tuesday, March 18, through Wednesday, March 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days for road paving, weather permitting.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street, Room A1201 - A & B, Decatur, GA 30030.