Press Releases

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to Meet Wednesday, Aug. 18

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.

This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Simultaneous…

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

Fifth Annual Event Scheduled for Aug. 27 

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

The DeKalb…

DeKalb County Teams Up with Atlanta Hawks to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Atlanta Hawks and DeKalb County Government are teaming up to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations.

“The Atlanta Hawks and DeKalb County Government are running a full-court press against the deadly…

DeKalb Voter Alert: DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Mailed 18,000 ‘No-Contact’ Notices

Voters urged to check the mail

This week, DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections mailed “no-contact” notices to individuals who have not had contact with the elections system in the last five years…

Arcadia Avenue Lane Closure Continues on Aug. 9

Construction to repair 532 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 9, a portion of the Southbound lane along S. Columbia Drive between Craigie Avenue and East College Avenue will be closed from 9 a.…

Lane Closure at South Columbia Drive and Missionary Drive Continues on Aug. 9

Construction to repair 557 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 9, a portion of the Northbound lane along South Columbia Drive between Missionary Drive and Derrydown Way will be closed from 9 a.m…

South Columbia Drive Lane Closure Continues on Aug. 9

Construction to repair 345 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 9, a portion of the Northbound lane along S. Columbia Drive between Derrydown Way and Shadow Moor Drive will be closed from 9 a.m.…

Commissioner Robert Patrick Welcomes U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to District 1

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to make an appearance in District 1 on Friday, Aug. 6, to pitch the Safe Streets for All program.

Secretary Buttigieg will tour the Buford…

District 7 Commissioner to Host 2nd Annual DeKalb County Business Owner Virtual Summit

Featuring informational sessions and discussions on navigating businesses through COVID-19

DeKalb County is home to many entrepreneurs and small business owners who are integral to the economic…

DeKalb Watershed Performing Maintenance on 30-Inch Water Main near Katie Kerr Drive

On Monday, Aug. 9, DeKalb County and its contractors will repair a leaking 16-inch water line on Peachcrest Road, between Maplehurst Drive and Columbia Drive. Work is expected to last…