Press Releases

Commissioner Larry Johnson Visits Tokyo for Council of Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in his role as the District 3 commissioner and past president of the National Association of Counties, is attending the Council of Local Government Exchange…

Board of Commissioners Passes Resolution Supporting External Audit of LifeLine Animal Project Inc.

Resolution presented by Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson follows allegations of small dog cages and unsanitary conditions Yesterday, the Governing Authority of DeKalb County Government…

Commissioner Michelle Long Spears Announces ‘State of DeKalb Animals’ Address

Commissioner Michelle Long Spears of DeKalb County’s District 2, in collaboration with a volunteer-led design team, announces the State of DeKalb Animals address on Wednesday, April 10, from 11…

DeKalb Announces Presidents Day Sanitation Schedule

Service to run one day late for residential customers In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 19, sanitation service for residential customers will run one day late as follows:Monday,…

DeKalb Youth Track and Field Registration Now Open

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has opened registration for youth track-and-field. The registration fee is $40 per participant. Participants must be…

DeKalb Industrial Way Near Lawrenceville Highway Closed to Through Traffic Feb. 15-27

DeKalb Industrial Way,near the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway, will be closed from 7 p.m., Feb. 15, to 7 a.m., Feb. 27, as part of the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Tuesday, Feb. 13

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…

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Mini Camp

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Mini Day Camp Feb. 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of camp is $10 for a day of activities for children ages 5-15. Participants must…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet February 15, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Dr., Decatur…

Section of Russell Drive to be Closed Feb. 9

Russell Drive between S Columbia Drive and Chester Way and Chester Way between North Carter Road and Russell Drive, will be closed to through-traffic Friday, February 9 to Friday, March 1 to…