Press Releases

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces 2021 Plant Sale for DeKalb County Residents

DeKalb Cooperative Extension has opened its ninth Annual Plant Sale and will be accepting orders from Feb. 8 through March 31. 

The one-day pick-up is Saturday, April 10, at the DeKalb…

DeKalb to Prevent Tenant Evictions with $21 Million Federal Grant

DeKalb County renters and landlords affected financially by the pandemic can apply for relief beginning tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 12.

Starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow, tenants and landlords can apply for…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Details for Clarkston City Council Special Election

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has finalized details for the special election to fill a vacant Clarkston City Council seat, previously held by Yterenickia “YT” Bell.…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Unofficial Results for Georgia House District 90 Election

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) has completed tabulations for the special election to fill the vacant Georgia House District 90 seat, previously held by long-time lawmaker…

DeKalb Announces $21 Million Federal Grant to Prevent Tenant Evictions

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced receipt of a $21 million grant from the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program. CEO Thurmond convened a Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition…

Section of Rays Road to be Closed Feb. 9-11

Rays Road, between East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Central Drive, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, to 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, for a CSX surfacing project in Clarkston…

Section of North Clarendon Avenue to be Closed Feb. 10-12

North Clarendon Avenue, between Church Street and East Ponce de Leon Avenue, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, for a CSX surfacing project…

Section of Laredo Drive to be Closed Feb. 10-12

Laredo Drive, between East Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Clarendon Avenue, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, for a CSX surfacing project…

Section of Kelton Drive to be Closed Feb. 8-9

Kelton Drive, between East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Stonegate Industrial Boulevard, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, for a CSX surfacing…

Section of Church Street to be Closed Feb. 9-11

Church Street, between East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Erskine Road, will be closed to through-traffic from 6 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, to 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, for a CSX surfacing project in…