DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, continuing through Monday, February 2, 2026.
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Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 11:48 PM
Tue, Jan 27, 2026 - 12:08 PM
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced the appointment of Robert L. Gordon as Director of Public Works, effective immediately. Mr. Gordon brings more than four decades of progressive leadership experience in public works and fleet management to this role. He most recently served as Deputy Director of Fleet Management for DeKalb County, where he led countywide fleet procurement, maintenance, and lifecycle management operations, oversaw budget development and financial planning, and directed daily operations supporting critical public safety and infrastructure services.
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - 9:39 PM
DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, continuing through Friday, January 30, 2026.
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - 6:30 PM
DeKalb County officials announced that normal County services and operations will resume on Tuesday, January 27, following updated weather information and improved conditions related to Winter Storm Fern. County leadership had previously anticipated extended impacts from the storm; however, updated weather information and current weather predictions now allow for a safe return to normal operations. As a result, County government buildings will reopen, and in-person services, programs, and operations will resume as scheduled.
Sun, Jan 25, 2026 - 6:58 PM
DeKalb County continues to respond to the impacts of Winter Storm Fern, with countywide operations focused on road safety, emergency response, power restoration coordination, and resident support. The County remains under a declared State of Emergency, and federal assistance has been approved to support local response efforts. The federal government has approved FEMA Emergency Declaration 3632, allowing reimbursement to assist DeKalb County and other local governments with expenses incurred to protect life and property during the storm.