Press Releases

DeKalb to Host Free Household Hazardous Waste Event

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a biannual household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Sanitation Division’s…

DeKalb to Host “Imagine a Day Without Water” Event

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management is recognizing “Imagine a Day Without Water” with an open house event on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Scott…

Rescheduled for Oct. 18 DeKalb County, City Leaders to Discuss SPLOST Referendum

DECATUR, Ga.— Out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Tropical Storm Nate, a news conference about DeKalb’s special purpose sales tax (SPLOST) has been rescheduled.

DeKalb County CEO…

DeKalb Prepares for Potential Impacts from Tropical Storm Nate

DECATUR, Ga. – Though the impacts of Tropical Storm Nate are currently unknown, DeKalb County Government is working with internal departments and local agencies to ensure readiness and response.…

DeKalb Hires New Human Services Director

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces the hire of Damon Scott as director of Human Services in DeKalb.

Scott, a human services executive with more than 24 years of experience…

DeKalb Water Main Break Identified

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has pinpointed a large water leak caused by a 36-inch main break on Guy Way in Decatur. DWM has crews on the scene who will isolate…

DeKalb County, City Leaders to Discuss SPLOST Referendum

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the mayors of the cities contained in the county will discuss their decision to call for a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST)…

DeKalb County Audit Committee Meeting Oct. 13

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Audit Oversight Committee will meet on Friday, Oct. 13, at noon, at the Maloof Building, fifth floor, Board of Commissioners’ conference room, 1300 Commerce Drive,…

Rockbridge Road Water Project to Begin Oct. 9

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will begin the Rockbridge Road Water Main Replacement Project on Monday, Oct. 9. The project will replace nearly seven miles…

DeKalb to Host Halloween Events

DECATUR, Ga. – The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host several Halloween events at various recreation centers, Oct. 27- 31.  Many of the festivals are free to attend…