Press Releases

Officials Sponsor Food Drive to Benefit DeKalb Residents

DECATUR, Ga.—Several DeKalb County elected officials have teamed up in an annual food drive to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

District Attorney Sherry Boston, Solicitor-General Donna…

Construction Continues at New DeKalb Animal Shelter

DECATUR, Ga. – Construction of the new DeKalb County animal shelter is set to be completed in May 2017, and officials call it a better way to care for animals and find them a permanent home.

The…

CEO, Commissioners Recognize History Makers

DECATUR, Ga.— Several “living legacies of DeKalb County” were recognized Feb. 14 as part of DeKalb County’s Black History Month commemoration.

CEO Michael Thurmond, along with each DeKalb County…

Board of Commissioners to Meet in Dunwoody

In an attempt to improve communication and transparency, the Board of Commissioners decided to hold several meetings at night and outside of Decatur. State law requires that Board of Commissioners…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Neon 5K Fun Run

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host its Neon 5K Fun Run on Saturday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Mason Mill Park, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033.…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to hold Mini Day Camp

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a mini day camp at several recreation centers on Friday, Feb. 17, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

The cost of camp is $10…

Student Artists Featured in 2017 Art Calendar Contest Award Ceremony

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond and the DeKalb Board of Commissioners honored 12 elementary school students from DeKalb County whose artistic masterpieces were selected for the DeKalb…

DeKalb Adopts Wastewater Retainage Credit Program

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County has adopted a new initiative that will allow residential and commercial customers to save money on their sewer service.

“This innovative program ensures our commercial…

DeKalb Fire Rescue to Hold Graduation of Fire Recruit Class

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DeKalb Suspends Hydrant Meter Rental Program for Residential and Recreational Use

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) announces that hydrant water meter rental operations are suspended immediately in most cases in response to the Level 2…