Press Releases

CEO Thurmond: Vaccination and COVID-19 Testing ‘A Huge Success’

Today, July 31, DeKalb County, in partnership with the DeKalb County Board of Health and Medcura Health, administered more than 230 COVID-19 vaccinations and tested more than 50 adults and children…

DeKalb County Judge Issues Emergency 60-Day Moratorium on Evictions

CEO Thurmond to propose larger payments to landlords

DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Asha Jackson signed an emergency judicial order on Friday, July 30, 2021, creating a countywide eviction…

Peachcrest Road Water Infrastructure Replacement Project Scheduled for Aug. 5

Crews to repair 16-inch water main

On Thursday, Aug. 5, DeKalb County and its contractors will repair a leaking 16-inch water line on Peachcrest Road, between Maplehurst Drive and Columbia Drive.…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet August 9

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference (Zoom). A Finance Committee…

Youth Soccer Registration Now Open

Aug. 16 last day to register

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs youth soccer registration is now open to August 16. The soccer program is geared for youth ages U6 – U12 and will…

Commissioner Larry Johnson to Host T.H.R.I.V.E. in Biz Virtual Fireside Chat

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host T.H.R.I.V.E. in Biz virtual fireside chat Thursday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m.

The Technology, Health, Readiness, Infrastructure, Vulnerable Populations…

Arcadia Avenue Lane Closure Begins on Aug. 2

Construction to repair 532 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 2, a portion of the southbound lane along South Columbia Drive, between Craigie Avenue and East College Avenue, will be closed from…

South Columbia Drive Lane Closure Begins on Aug. 2

Construction to repair 557 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 2, a portion of the northbound lane along South Columbia Drive, between Missionary Drive and Derrydown Way, will be closed from 9…

Lane Closure Begins Aug. 2 at South Columbia Drive and Derrydown Way

Construction to repair 345 linear feet of aging sewer pipe

On Aug. 2, a portion of the northbound lane along South Columbia Drive, between Derrydown Way and Shadow Moor Drive, will be closed from 9…

DeKalb to Offer $50 for Vaccinations at South DeKalb Mall

DeKalb County Government is giving away $50 prepaid debit cards as incentives for the first 100 people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday, July 31.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeKalb County…