Press Releases

Bottled water will again be distributed today for DeKalb County residents who have been affected by the City of Atlanta’s water main breaks. One case of water per household will be distributed beginning at 1 p.m. today, June 3, at the Atlanta-DeKalb Human Services Complex, 30 Warren Street, Atlanta.

Bottled water will again be distributed Sunday for DeKalb residents who have been affected by the City of Atlanta’s water main breaks. One case of water per household will be distributed beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday at the Atlanta-DeKalb Human Services Complex, 30 Warren Street, Atlanta. Representatives from the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management, Department of Human Services and Fire Rescue and Police Department are coordinating the distribution.

The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has set up a bottled water distribution location for DeKalb residents who have been affected by the City of Atlanta’s water main break. “We are honored to provide mutual aid and assistance to Atlanta-DeKalb residents and our friends and neighbors in Atlanta during this crisis,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. From 3 to 7 p.m. today, Saturday, June 1, bottled water will be available for affected residents at the DeKalb County Human Services Complex, 30 Warren Street, Atlanta.

DeKalb County Fire Rescue (DCFR) and the City of Decatur Fire Department will host a female firefighter weekend on June 22 - 23 to celebrate and empower women firefighters. The two-day community event will educate the public on the vital roles, challenges, and achievements of female firefighters through educational talks, practical demonstrations, and interactive activities. On June 22, at DeKalb County Fire Station #7, 1712 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30032, the community will receive in depth insight into the life of a firefighter, including a tour of the new fire station and a live demonstration. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/g/md0SXBnmw8.

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue with the design of the North Fork and South Fork Peachtree Creek Trunk Sewer Upsizing Project. The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management will host a Public Information Open House event about this project from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, at DeKalb County Central Senior Center, 1346 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033.