Press Releases

DeKalb to Host Stonecrest Recycling Roll Cart Event

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division, in partnership with the city of Stonecrest, will host a recycling roll cart exchange event on Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m. – noon, at…

DeKalb County Announces Human Services Grant Application Period

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Human Services Department announces the beginning of its 2018-2019 Human Services grant cycle.  Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for the…

DeKalb to Host Stonecrest Recycling Roll Cart Event

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division, in partnership with the city of Stonecrest, will host a recycling roll cart exchange event on Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m. – noon, at…

DeKalb Water Bill Payment Mailing Address Has Changed

DECATUR, Ga. – The address for all DeKalb County utility payments, including water/sewer payments, has changed. DeKalb County’s utility payments are processed by Wells Fargo, which is moving its…

DeKalb County Reaches Agreement with American Medical Response

DECATUR, Ga. – Effective Tuesday, May 29, American Medical Response (AMR) has agreed to immediately increase staffing and add ambulances in low call volume/high risk areas. Ambulances will be placed…

DeKalb Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

DECATUR, Ga. – As part of the Operation Spring Clean Sweep 2018 campaign, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. - noon, at the…

East Ponce de Leon Avenue Lane Closure in Clarkston Begins May 29

DECATUR, Ga. – On Tuesday, May 29, construction of the Clarkston Streetscape Water Main Relocation Project will begin at the East Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Indian Creek Drive intersection. The…

DeKalb County Pools to Open May 26

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County’s pools will open Memorial Day weekend starting on Saturday, May 26. The official season runs May 26 through July 27. Select pools will remain open on weekends through…

DeKalb Intern Program Gives Students Hands-on Experience

DECATUR, Ga. — As the school year draws to a close in DeKalb, many students are looking for activities to fill their summer days. For 400 DeKalb youth, including high school senior Jamile Ollison,…

DeKalb’s Amnesty Day Disposes 264 Tons of Waste

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division processed 264 tons of materials, including garbage, furniture and appliances, during the “2nd Annual Landfill Amnesty Day.” The Operation Spring…