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.

Public Information Open House Event for the Cobb Fowler North Trunk Sewer Project on Aug. 20

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 - 3:20 PM

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue with the design of the Cobb Fowler North Trunk Sewer Project. The county will host a Public Information Open House event about this project on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA 30032.

$162 Million Property Tax Cut in the Mail

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 - 2:15 PM

DeKalb County property owners are receiving $162 million in property tax cuts as nearly 260,000 tax bills are being mailed to property owners beginning Aug. 15. In June, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the county’s Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST) credit for 2024 will provide $162 million in property tax relief for property owners with homestead exemptions. The projected EHOST II property tax savings for homeowners is $1 billion over the next six years.

Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Third Annual Doggie Splash Pawlooza

Tue, Aug 13, 2024 - 2:13 PM

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host a Doggie Splash Pawlooza on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Midway Park Pool, located at 3181 Midway Road, Decatur, Ga. This year’s event will include a dog swimsuit contest, games, music and more. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Admission is $5 per dog to swim. All proceeds will fund enhancements for the Brookside and Mason Mill dog parks. Owners must arrive with their dogs on a leash and provide proof of current vaccinations and rabies tag.

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet August 15, 2024

Fri, Aug 9, 2024 - 4:43 PM

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Dr., Decatur, GA 30030.

Public Project Update Meeting for Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase III on Aug. 13

Thu, Aug 8, 2024 - 12:25 PM

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue with construction of the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase III. The county will host a Public Project Update Meeting about this project. For more information about the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase III and this meeting, contact the DWM Project Information Line at 1-800-986-1108 or email projectinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov.