Press Releases

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced that the State of Emergency declared in response to severe winter weather conditions is now officially lifted. The decision comes as road conditions have improved significantly, and emergency crews have successfully addressed critical safety concerns across the county. While the emergency declaration is lifted, residents are strongly urged to remain cautious, particularly during evening and nighttime hours, as lingering ice and freezing temperatures pose continued risks.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently onsite to repair a 6” broken water main at 1377 Dresden Drive near Fernwood Circle and Ellijay Drive. Residents and businesses in the area may be experiencing low to no water service due to the damaged water line. Crews will have bottled water available near the repair for residents in the area.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to a broken water main at 427 West Ponce de Leon Avenue. As service is restored, 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. For more information, contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department at dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov or 770-270-6243.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently onsite to repair a broken water main at 427 West Ponce de Leon Avenue. The following streets may be impacted: Fairview Avenue, Wilton Drive,  Northern Avenue, Ponce De Leon and Wilson Drive. Some customers in the area may be experiencing low to no water pressure while repairs are being made.

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County has opened the following four warming centers for residents 24 hours a day beginning at 8 p.m. until Sun., Jan. 26, at 8 a.m. DeKalb County’s overnight only warming center, North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, will open Thursday, Jan. 23, at 8 p.m. Special transportation will be provided each morning to one of the 24-hour warming center locations.