Press Releases

DeKalb Offers Residents Free Flood Plain Information

The DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Division provides general flood plain information free of charge to county residents. The county participates in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces ‘Made in the Shade’ Virtual Class

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host a "Made in the Shade” Zoom class on Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. The class will be hosted by UGA Dekalb County Extension Services.

Attendees will learn how shady…

Final Phase of $20 Million Briarcliff Corridor Water Main Replacement Begins Sept. 14

The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) is currently completing the Briarcliff Corridor Water Initiative project to replace 44,500 linear feet of aging water pipe. This $20 million…

DeKalb Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host District 7 Homeowners Association Town Hall

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a special homeowners association webinar for District 7 residents to provide valuable information on best practices for running an…

Frazier Rowe Virtual Ribbon Cutting Set for Sept. 26

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly created pavilion at Frazier Rowe Park, 2886 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA…

DeKalb Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Allocates $58,500 for the Installation of Flock Safety Cameras

DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw has allocated $58,500 of District 4 2020 reserve funds to install several Flock Safety cameras throughout the district to assist the DeKalb County Police…

Public Information Meeting Regarding Proposed Land Exchange

DeKalb County Government will hold a public information meeting regarding the Proposed Land Exchange between Intrenchment Creek Park and Blackhall Studios Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, 5:30–6:30 pm.…

DeKalb Earns National Recognition for COVID-19 Technology Response

DeKalb County Government has won national recognition as a leader in the innovative use of technology in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Center for Digital Government and National…

DeKalb Activates CodeRed Alert in Fight against COVID-19 during Labor Weekend

DeKalb County has activated the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) warning system to alert residents and visitors that while we have made progress against slowing the spread of COVID-19,…

East College Avenue Lane Closure Begins on Sept. 8

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, lane closures are set to begin for portions of the northbound and southbound lanes along East College Avenue, between Sams Street and New Street, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., while…