Press Releases

Chamblee Water Main Break Repairs Underway

DECATUR, Ga.— Some customers are without service due to a 6-inch water main break near the 1800 block of Georgian Terrace Road.

Water service is off for approximately 28 customers on Georgian…

Free Emergency Response Training Available for DeKalb Residents

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency is hosting two free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Workshops.
The first nine-week workshop begins on July 10 and will be…

DeKalb CEO Nominates Rita Scott to MARTA Board

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has nominated Rita Scott to the MARTA board of directors.

“Rita Scott will advocate for needed transit expansion and improvements throughout DeKalb…

Stone Mountain Water Main Break Repairs Ongoing

DECATUR, Ga .— Some customers are without service due to a 8-inch water main break near the 2000 block of Silver Hill Road.

DeKalb County crews are onsite and are working to isolate the break.…

DeKalb Announces Independence Day Holiday Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

DECATUR, Ga. – In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s administrative and field operations will be closed. 

Due to the holiday, garbage,…

Arabia Mountain PATH Closure Begins June 25

DECATUR, Ga. – Beginning Monday, June 25, the Arabia Mountain PATH trail, from Mile Marker 5.0 at the North Goddard Road crossing to Mile Marker 5.80 at the Flatrock Spur crossing, will be closed to…

DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee Meeting June 29

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee will meet on June 29, at noon, in the Maloof Building, fifth floor, Board of Commissioners’ conference room, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur,…

WorkSource DeKalb Announces Workforce Wednesday

DECATUR, Ga. — WorkSource DeKalb will host its “Workforce Wednesday” event on Wednesday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Saint Philip AME Church, 240 Candler Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30317.…

DeKalb Youth Commission Accepting Applications

DECATUR, Ga.—The Office of Youth Services is currently seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the DeKalb County Youth Commission.

The Youth Commission is a leadership program that…

WorkSource DeKalb Announces Workforce Wednesday

DECATUR, Ga. — WorkSource DeKalb will host its “Workforce Wednesday” event on Wednesday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Saint Philip AME Church, 240 Candler Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30317.…