Press Releases

Positive Rabies Case Reported in DeKalb County

DECATUR, Ga. — On Sept. 25, a raccoon was captured in the 1700 block of

Beverly Woods Court, and later tested positive for rabies.

Rabies is a disease that affects the brain. It´s usually passed…

Burton Drive Road Closure Oct. 4

DECATUR, Ga. – Burton Drive NE, from Biltmore Drive NE to Stephens Drive NE, will be closed to through-traffic on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., to remove a dead oak tree at 1058 Burton…

CEO Thurmond Statement on Storm Loss

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond issued the following statement following the loss of life and property in Caribbean communities that many in DeKalb call home:

“We are saddened by…

Youth Basketball and Cheerleading Registration Open

 

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs youth basketball and cheerleading program registration is open until Oct. 31.

County youth ages 5 to 18 are invited to…

DeKalb to Host FOG Permitting Program Workshop

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will host a Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Permitting Program Workshop on Friday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Department…

Watershed to Host Backflow Protection Workshop

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will host a Backflow Protection Program Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Department of Watershed…

DeKalb County Approves Emory Annexation Agreement with the City of Atlanta

DECATUR, Ga.—Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the City of Atlanta over the annexation of 744 acres including Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of…

Fresh on DeK Annual Fall Harvest Festival

DECATUR, Ga. – University of Georgia’s DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will celebrate the end of a successful third season of Fresh on DeK, DeKalb County’s Mobile Farmers Market, with its Fall…

DeKalb County Makes Significant Progress in Resolving Water Billing Issues

DECATUR, Ga.—Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond will announce substantial progress toward a better, more efficient water billing system.

Approximately 27,500, or 74 percent, of the 37,000…

Longleaf Drive Road Closure to begin Sept. 27

DECATUR, Ga. – Longleaf Drive, between Joy Lane and Peachcrest Road, will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, through 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, to facilitate…