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DeKalb Closes Lines for Vaccination Event after Huge Response

Approximately 1,600 already vaccinated at Stonecrest Mall

DeKalb County has closed the lines for those getting COVID-19 vaccinations today at Stonecrest Mall.

Approximately 1,600 people have…

Gospel Singer Dottie Peoples Entertains Crowd at DeKalb Vaccination Event

Renowned gospel singer Dottie Peoples entertained approximately 1,900 people waiting to COVID-19 vaccinations at Stonecrest Mall today.

Those gathered honked their horns, danced and sang along as…

NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Encourages Vaccinations in DeKalb

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo is at Stonecrest Mall today where approximately 1,900 people are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations during an event sponsored by DeKalb County Government today.

“This about…

DeKalb to Vaccinate Hundreds Today at Stonecrest Mall

Two weeks after more than 1,150 people were vaccinated in DeKalb, hundreds of cars and pedestrians have gathered today at Stonecrest Mall for a COVID-19 vaccination event sponsored by DeKalb County…

Trumpeter Milkshake Mayfield Entertains Hundreds Waiting to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines in DeKalb

Trumpeter extraordinaire Milkshake Mayfield is entertaining hundreds of people who began lining up at 4 a.m.—four hours before the start time of a COVID-19 vaccination event at Stonecrest Mall today…

DeKalb County to Host 2021 Virtual Reverse Trade Show and Procurement Summit

In celebration of National Procurement Month, DeKalb County will host its Fifth Annual Reverse Trade Show and Procurement Summit virtually.

The DeKalb County Purchasing and Contracting Department (P…

DeKalb Offers School Uniforms, $100 Prepaid Debit during Saturday Vaccination Event

DeKalb County Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson and Larry Johnson will distribute free school uniforms during DeKalb’s vaccination event on Saturday, Aug. 28.

“It is an honor to partner with our…

DeKalb Offers $100 for Vaccinations at Stonecrest Mall on Saturday, Aug. 28

Gospel singer Dottie Peoples and NBA legend Dikembe Motumbo to appear

DeKalb County will give a $100 prepaid debit card to everyone who receives a COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday, Aug. 28.

The…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces September Gardening Classes

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host “September Gardening” virtual classes for free.

The September schedule is as follows:


“Seasonal Color,” Sept. 2 at noon.
“Gardening on a Budget,”…

DeKalb County to Lift Water Disconnection Moratorium Sept. 1

Customers have four ways to avoid service cutoff

DeKalb County will lift its five-year-old water service disconnection moratorium for residential water accounts on Sept. 1, 2021.

Residential water…