Press Releases

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a Gateway to Fishing Program, Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chapel Hill Park, 3985 LeHigh Blvd., Decatur, Ga. The event will take place at the fishing pond.

In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5. For a list of available cooling centers, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather. On July 4, DeKalb County libraries will be closed.

On Monday, July 8, Bobbie Lane will extend the road closure for approximately four weeks, barring any weather delays. Crews will require a road closure to replace sewer lines, which are a part of the Cobb Creek Sewer Improvement Project. During this closure, there will be detour signs in place to direct traffic around the closed off portion of the road. The road closure will be intermittent during the week, and the road will be open on the weekend.

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension 4-H announces Ag Camp. The camp will be held July 8 - July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is for students in grades 4 – 12 and will take place at EMBARC Youth Farm at 1185 Rock Chapel Rd., Lithonia, Ga. 30058. Students will participate in activities including, but not limited to, Solar S’mores, drones, seed dispersal contests, arts and crafts, pollinator activities, hikes, gardening, and much more. This event is free.

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 8, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. The public also can attend the meeting virtually at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051 or via phone by calling 602-333-0032 and using the conference code 482992.