Press Releases

DeKalb County to Host Memorial Drive Revitalization Design Workshop

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County will host a design workshop about the future of the Memorial Drive corridor.

The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, from 1 to 8 p.m., at Georgia Piedmont…

DeKalb Magistrate Court Fee Increase Begins Sept. 1

DECATUR, Ga. – On Sept. 1, 2019, House Bill 307 becomes effective and will require fee increases for Abandoned Motor Vehicle (AMV) filings in all Magistrate Courts in Georgia. HB 307 requires that…

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Second Annual Doggie Splash Paw-looza Event to feature swimsuit photo contest

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host a Doggie Splash Paw-looza on Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Midway Park Pool, located at 3181…

DeKalb Announces Labor Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

DECATUR, Ga. – In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised collection schedule…

DeKalb $131 Million Property Tax Relief Coming Soon

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County property owners will receive $131 million in property tax relief soon.

“DeKalb is committed to delivering high-quality services while providing substantial property tax…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Winter Lawn Class

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host a "Getting Your Lawn Ready for Winter” class on Aug. 27, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at the DeKalb County Extension Office Auditorium, located…

Frazier Road Closure Begins Aug. 13

DECATUR, Ga. – Frazier Road between Lavista Road and Pangborn Road, will be closed to through-traffic beginning at 6 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, through 6 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, to conduct a railroad…

Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence in DeKalb County?

DECATUR, Ga. – In an emergency, the DeKalb County Police Department is encouraging victims of domestic violence to contact 911 for immediate assistance. The county has also partnered with several…

DeKalb Recycling Program Diverts 21,000 Tons from Landfill

DECATUR, Ga. – In the past 18 months, DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s residential single-stream recycling program has diverted more than 21,000 tons of recyclable materials from the Seminole Road…

DeKalb to Launch New Tutoring Program in October

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Human Services Department is recruiting volunteers to participate in a new tutoring program designed to help DeKalb students improve literacy skills.

The program,…