Press Releases

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Mon., Mar.17, with the launch of the Salem Road Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace 1,350 linear feet of water lines with new 12-inch ductile iron pipe (DIP). This project is expected to last 6 weeks (March 2025 to April 2025), barring any weather delays.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Gresham Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30316. For more information, contact Carol Underwood, administrative coordinator, at 404-371-2927 or cjunderw@dekalbcountyga.gov.

As a reminder, residents living near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) now have an easy and efficient way to submit noise complaints to airport staff. Plane Noise® allows its users to submit noise complaints via a new and easy to understand webform, a convenient mobile app, and a Noise Hotline. Instructions on how to utilize both the webform and the mobile app are provided on pdkairport.org, and PDK’s Facebook page.

On Fri., March 14, 2025, S. Columbia Place will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. between McAfee Rd and Rosewood Rd to facilitate tree removal work on 1990 S Columbia Pl, Decatur, GA 30032. 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.

The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) plans to hold a one-stop hiring event on Saturday, March 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079. Recruit and certified officer positions are available. Candidates will have the opportunity to complete a large portion of the hiring process and walk away with a conditional offer.