Press Releases

DeKalb County Advances Public Safety with Historic Police Investments and Real-Time Crime Strategy

DeKalb County continues to make bold strides in public safety, celebrating recent accomplishments and announcing transformative initiatives that will strengthen law enforcement and ensure safer…

Blazing Brave Girls Camp: Empowering Young Women Through Firefighting

DeKalb County Fire Rescue(DCFR) presents its Blazing Brave Girls Camp, a free, one-day experience for high school girls (ages 14-18) to explore firefighting through hands-on activities.Join DCFR on…

DeKalb County CEO to Host DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Retreat

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a retreat for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners on Friday, March 28, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Emory University Conference Center,…

DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability Department to Hold First Public Meeting for “DCA Columbia 101”

The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division invites the Columbia neighborhood to its inaugural DeKalb Community Academy (DCA) "Columbia 101" public meeting on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at…

Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project (Columbia Woods/Toney Drive) Begins March 31

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structuresEfforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Monday, March 31, with the launch of the Gravity Sewer…

DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections Approved Series of Polling Place Changes for June 17 Special Primary

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections (DeKalb BRE) unanimously approved a series of proposed polling place changes during its regularly scheduled meeting on March 13, 2025. These…

DeKalb County Road Closure Notification

Northview Avenue between Eastfield Street and Candler RoadOn Wed., Mar.19, 2025, through Mon., Apr. 7, 2025, Northview Avenue will be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to…

DeKalb County Road Closure Notification

Hayden Quarry Rd. between Turner Hill Rd. and Klondike Rd.On Mon., Mar. 24, 2025, through Thurs. Mar. 27, 2025 Hayden Quarry Road will be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.mm.…

EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT – SEVERE STORM EXPECTED OVERNIGHT

A dangerous storm system, including tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail, is expected to impact DeKalb County overnight. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions. Stay…

DeKalb County Severe Weather Centers to Open on Saturday night, March 15

 DeKalb County Severe Weather Centers to Open on  Saturday night, March 15  DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted severe weather including the potential for tornadoes, damaging…