Press Releases

Commissioner Ted Terry (D-Super District 6) is proud to announce the collaboration with DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability to host a community focused event on Nov. 9, 2024. The event, “World Planning Day featuring the DeKalb Green New Deal Festival,” invites residents to enjoy a day of fun while discussing sustainability, urban planning, and the county’s growing commitment to environmental resilience.

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. Event participants will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of all types of documents, including sensitive personal documents such as old tax records and legal documents. All documents will be shredded on-site, and each participant will be limited to ten standard-size boxes of paper. Shredding services will be provided by A1 Shredding & Recycling.

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, Georgia 30032 and is open to the public.

DeKalb County Commissioner Robert Patrick hosted a vibrant celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, recognizing two outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community. The event, held at Eclipse Di Luna in Dunwoody, honored Isabella Velarde and Victoria Chacón with the District 1 National Hispanic Heritage Month Trailblazer Award. Attendees gathered to support the honorees and celebrate Hispanic culture through music, dance, and fellowship.

Woodleaf Lane, between Vista Leaf Drive and Oak Grove Drive, will be closed to through-traffic 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, October 4 to facilitate filming for Bride Lakes Production at 2415 Woodleaf Lane, Decatur, Ga. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.