Press Releases

DeKalb Unveils New Michelle Obama Walking Trail

DECATUR, Ga. — The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs officially unveiled the Michelle Obama Trail. Located near the Georgia State University- Perimeter College Campus…

National Compost Conference to Visit DeKalb on Jan. 25

DECATUR, Ga. — The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a demonstration day during the US Composting Council meeting in Atlanta. The event will feature equipment demonstrations such as…

DeKalb Honors Heroic Firefighters with Proclamation

DECATUR, Ga. — Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners proclaimed Jan. 23 as “DeKalb County Fire Rescue Day.” Firefighters of DeKalb County Fire Rescue were…

DeKalb Sanitation Announces Collection Service Delay

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to delays in servicing last week’s residential customers, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division announces a revised residential collection schedule for this week. Garbage,…

DeKalb County to Honor Heroic Firefighters

DECATUR, Ga. — DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners will recognize the firefighters of DeKalb County Fire Rescue (DCFR) for their role in rescuing Avondale Forest…

Hazardous Conditions Remain on Some DeKalb County Roads

DECATUR, Ga. — The following roads in DeKalb County are open, but hazardous conditions remain and isolated patches of ice are expected to redevelop overnight in shady areas:


Pleasantdale Road…

DeKalb County Ethics Board Meeting Cancelled

DECATUR, Ga.  – The regular meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Ethics scheduled for 4 p.m. today has been cancelled.

The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

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DeKalb County Warming Centers to Close

DECATUR, Ga. – The following warm warming centers in DeKalb County have been closed:


Fire Station 6, 2342 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta, GA 30316
Fire Station 21, 1090 Crown Point Pkwy., Atlanta, GA…

DeKalb Sanitation Suspends Thursday Operations due to Dangerous Road Conditions

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to dangerous road conditions, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division suspends all administrative and field operations for Thursday, Jan. 18. Collection service for residential and…

DeKalb County Offices, Facilities, Courts Remain Closed Thursday

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb officials are urging residents to exercise caution on the roads as icy conditions are expected to continue overnight and Thursday morning.

The DeKalb Emergency Management…