Press Releases

DeKalb Hosts Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event

Participation free for DeKalb residentsThe DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its spring household hazardous waste recycling event on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Wednesday, Feb. 28

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Wed., Feb. 28, starting at 8 p.m. to use at the following locations:Fire Station 3, 100 N.…

Commissioner Larry Johnson, in Partnership with DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, to Host ‘Our Soundtrack in American Music’

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in partnership with DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and the How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, where the founder and CEO is renowned…

E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Farm to Launch Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering DeKalb County’s youth for a sustainable future Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, in partnership with the DeKalb County Human Services Department and the…

East Ponce de Leon Avenue Lane Closure Begins on Feb. 26

On Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m., crews will begin restriping the lanes on East Ponce de Leon Avenue, just north of DeKalb Industrial Way. The work, which will take approximately two days, is part of…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday, Feb. 24

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Sat., Feb. 24, starting at 8 p.m. to use at the following locations:Fire Station 3, 100 N.…

DeKalb County to Celebrate D-Day 80th Anniversary with Air Show and Open House on May 11

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) will host Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House on May 11 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day, June 6, 1944, in World War II on which Allied…

Night Work to Take Place on North Decatur Road Feb. 25-March 1

On Sunday, Feb. 25, construction crews associated with the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase II, will conduct night work on North  Decatur Road near the intersection of DeKalb…

Board of Commissioners Passes Video Surveillance System Ordinance Amendment Introduced by Lorraine Cochran-Johnson

Text amendments reflect necessary policy updates to diminish potential harm to gas and service stations, while ensuring public safetyOn Feb. 14, DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 and 18

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open five warming centers for residents on Tues., Feb. 13, 2024, starting at 8 p.m. to use at the following locations:Fire Station 3, 100…