Press Releases

Briarcliff Court, off of Briarcliff Terrace, will be closed to through-traffic 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 12, to facilitate tree removal work. 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. Questions regarding this road closure should be addressed to Whitney Anderson, office administrator for Boutte Tree Inc., at 404-799-5472.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Dr., Decatur, GA 30030.

DeKalb County will celebrate the conclusion of the DeKalb Virtual Career Academy, its innovative virtual summer youth employment program, on Wednesday, July 10, at 10 a.m., at The DeKalb Conference Center, 495 N. Indian Creek Dr., Clarkston, GA 30021. “Over the past eight years, nearly 4,700 youth have taken advantage of this opportunity to learn and earn during our summer jobs program, whether in-person or virtually,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “The celebration will honor the interns who participated, acknowledging their hard work, dedication and the skills they developed during the program.”

DeKalb County’s N.H. Scott Recreation Center will host a Community Family Health Fitness Expo on Saturday, July 20, located at 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event has something for everyone of all ages to enjoy whether they are seasoned fitness enthusiasts or just beginning their wellness journeys. This free event will include high-energy fitness demonstrations, exclusive vendor exhibits, nutritional workshops, music and more.

In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Tuesday, July 9. For a list of available cooling centers, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather. DeKalb County recreation centers and libraries will be available as cooling centers during the locations’ normal business hours. Water fountains will be accessible at recreation centers and libraries.