Press Releases

DeKalb Roads and Drainage Offers Flood Map Information Service to Residents

The DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Floodplain Management Office offers residents general floodplain management information on flood hazards, planning, prevention, and mitigation free of charge.…

Section of Livingstone Place to be Closed September 9

Livingstone Place, between East College Avenue and Craigie Avenue, will be closed to through-traffic 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, September 9 through September 30 to…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet September 9

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. The public also can…

Public Update Meeting for the Woodacres Water Main Replacement Project on Sept. 5

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue with construction of the Woodacres Water Main Replacement Project.The county will host a Public Update Meeting about the…

DeKalb Crews Complete Repairs to Broken Water Main on Clairmont Terrace near Clairmont Road

Update 3:45 p.m.DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to a broken water main on Clairmont Terrace near Clairmont Road.  A contractor replacing and…

DeKalb Parks to Host Virtual Mercer Trail Study Open House Sept. 12

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a fourth virtual public meeting to discuss the system of trails at Mercer University on Thursday, September 12,…

DeKalb County Initiates First-ever Comprehensive Housing Plan

DeKalb County’s first-ever comprehensive housing plan, a groundbreaking initiative designed to address the county's growing housing crisis, was unanimously approved by the DeKalb County Board of…

DeKalb Crews Repairing Broken Water Main on Clairmont Terrace near Clairmont Road

Update 12:30 p.m.DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently making repairs to a broken water main on Clairmont Terrace near Clairmont Road. A contractor replacing…

DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers During Forecasted Excessive Heat

In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Thursday, Aug. 29.For a list of available cooling centers, visit www.…

Commissioner Robert Patrick Hosts Inaugural Labor Day Events: District 1 5K Fur Run and Labor Day Live!

Commissioner Robert Patrick is excited to announce two incredible community events happening on Sunday, September 1, 2024. These events are designed to bring the community together for a day of…