Press Releases

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on each night Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Friday, Dec. 13, starting at 8 p.m. Frontline Response International has been contracted to serve individuals who need assistance during extreme weather conditions. Unlike DeKalb’s traditional warming centers, hot meals, beds, and case management services are centralized at Frontline. DeKalb offers transportation services from all its warming centers to Frontline for individuals who wish to take advantage of those centralized services.

This month, Commissioner Robert Patrick will hold two Coffee with the Commissioner informal gatherings designed to foster open communication between Commissioner Patrick, community members and local officials. “Coffee with the Commissioner is an opportunity to hear directly from the community, discuss challenges, and work collaboratively to find solutions," said Commissioner Patrick. "I look forward to meaningful conversations and continuing to make a positive impact in our county."

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on each night Thursday, Dec. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 8 p.m. Frontline Response International has been contracted to serve individuals who need assistance during extreme weather conditions. Unlike DeKalb’s traditional warming centers, hot meals, beds, and case management services are centralized at Frontline. DeKalb offers transportation services from all its warming centers to Frontline for individuals who wish to take advantage of those centralized services.

Unofficial and incomplete runoff election results were announced by DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) following the Dec. 3 contest for DeKalb County Commissioner District 3, DeKalb County Commissioner Super District 7, Atlanta City Council Post 3 (At-Large) and Doraville City Council District 1 – Post 2. Current unofficial and incomplete election results are posted at www.DeKalbVotes.com under the elections results tab.

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold the First Annual Lantern Festival and Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm, 1185 Rock Chapel Rd., Lithonia, Ga. This free event is for all ages to enjoy an evening of lights and laughter. The festival will feature music, a s'mores station, campfire cooking, garden tours, tasty beverages, and a Lantern Parade through the park. Participants are encouraged to bring family and friends to light up the park with radiant lanterns and create unforgettable experiences to share.