Press Releases

In observance of Christmas Day on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day on Wednesday, Jan. 1, sanitation service for residential customers will be based on a revised holiday schedule. The Central Transfer Station, North Transfer Station, Seminole Road Landfill, administration building, Customer Care call center, and Commercial Services will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, resuming services on Thursday, Dec. 26, and Thursday, Jan. 2, during normal operating hours.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at 178 Sams Street, Room A1201-A & B, Decatur, Ga. 30030.

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.