Press Releases

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to a 12” broken water main near the intersection of Covington Highway and Wellborn Road. Water pressure has been fully restored and there are currently no reported water outages. Customers in the affected area may experience brown water and are encouraged to run the faucets inside and outside their homes/businesses to clear the internal plumbing.

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9th, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. The public also can attend the meeting virtually at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051 or via phone by calling 602-333-0032 and using the conference code 482992.

DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections (DeKalb VRE) is preparing to administer the upcoming Georgia House District 94 Special Election. The special election provides eligible voters in House District 94 the opportunity to cast their ballot for state legislative representation. Election Day for the special election is Tuesday, March 10, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. DeKalb VRE encourages voters to review important election dates, confirm their registration status, and make a plan to vote—whether by absentee ballot, early voting, or on Election Day.

DeKalb County urges residents to use caution when traveling and spending time outdoors in the coming days as winter weather is expected to impact the region. Snow and dangerously cold winds are anticipated late Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday morning. Below-zero wind chills are expected across much of north Georgia including DeKalb County Saturday night and Sunday morning.

DeKalb County Public Library will host more than 20 programs for Black History Month. Events will take place at several library branches throughout February. The 2026 schedule includes historical presentations, exhibits, crafts, films and more. "We're excited to bring such a wide range of programs to our branches this year," said Alison Weissinger, director of DeKalb County Public Library. "This lineup provides a wonderful opportunity for the community to gather and explore stories of leadership and creativity."