DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills, DeKalb County will activate warming centers beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, Saturday, January 17, continuing through Monday, January 19, 2026.
Press Releases
Stay informed with the latest updates from DeKalb County Government. Here you will find timely announcements, public safety information, and community highlights that keep residents connected to county services and initiatives. Our goal is to provide clear, accessible news that supports transparency and keeps you engaged with what is happening across DeKalb.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 - 11:43 AM
Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, Feb. 2, with the launch of the Grant Drive Water Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace 6,600 linear feet of aging pipelines. The line repair project is expected to last approximately seven months (February to August 2026), barring any weather delays.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 - 11:40 AM
The DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department is updating its zoning ordinance for the first time in a decade and its sign ordinance for the first time in 20 years to ensure that the ordinances support the needs and desires of the community. This update aims to align the Zoning Ordinance more closely with the 2050 Unified Plan and existing development patterns so that it better reflects the values and priorities of DeKalb’s residents and businesses.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 - 11:30 AM
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries. The Foundation’s Tree City USA program is now celebrating its 50th recognition season. The anniversary underscores the program’s rich history of growing healthier, greener, and more resilient communities through urban forestry.
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 - 1:14 AM
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, garbage, recyclable materials, and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised collection schedule as follows. The North Transfer Station will be open from 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, resuming normal operating hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Customer Care call center, administration building, Central Transfer Station, and Seminole Road Landfill will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 20, during normal operating hours.