Press Releases

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday and Sunday nights, March 1 and 2

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on Sat. and Sun, Mar. 1 and 2, starting at 8 p.m.:•    Frontline Response…

DeKalb County Board Approves CEO’s Historic Infrastructure Plan, Largest Capital Investment in County History

Today, DeKalb County made history. Less than 60 days into her administration, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson secured the Board of Commissioner approval for a $4.27 billion infrastructure investment,…

DeKalb County CEO Takes Bold, Unwavering Action to Strengthen Public Safety: Increased Pay for Police Officers Effective March 1

Less than 60 days into office, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has delivered on her commitment to public safety, making historic investments in the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD).…

Reginald D. Wells Appointed as DeKalb County’s Director of Watershed Management

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has announced the appointment of Reginald D. Wells as the new Director of Watershed Management, following the retirement of longtime director David Hayes.…

DeKalb County Road Closure Notification - Crestline Drive between Crestline Ct. and Lebaron Dr.

Beginning on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Crestline Dr. will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Crestline Dr. between Crestline Ct. and Lebaron Dr. to facilitate tree removal…

DeKalb Hosts Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event Participation free for DeKalb residents

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its spring household hazardous waste recycling event on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday and Sunday nights, February 22nd and 23rd

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on Sat. and Sun, Feb. 22 and 23, starting at 8 p.m.:•    …

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open 24 Hours a Day Beginning Feb. 19th

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following three warming centers for residents 24 hours a day beginning 8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 19, until 8 a.m.,…

Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Thursday night, February 13

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open onThursday night, February 13DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on Thurs.,…