Press Releases

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open 24 Hours a Day Beginning Feb. 19th

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following three warming centers for residents 24 hours a day beginning 8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 19, until 8 a.m.,…

Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Thursday night, February 13

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open onThursday night, February 13DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on Thurs.,…

DeKalb County Governing Authority Announces Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

The DeKalb County governing authority intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption, known as HB 581.All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Container Garden Series

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host garden workshops. The classes are listed below.•    Growing Vegetables in Containers- Friday, April 4th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM•…

DeKalb County CEO’s Office to Host HB 581 Overview Webinar on February 7

The Office of the CEO of DeKalb County invites residents, stakeholders, and community members to attend an HB 581 Overview Webinar on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.This informative session…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Seeks Community Input on Proposed Polling Site Changes During Feb. 5 Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to polling site locations aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility. DeKalb Voter…

DeKalb Announces Presidents Day Sanitation Schedule

Service to run one day late for all residential customersIn observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17, sanitation service for residential customers will run one day late as follows:Monday, Feb…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet February 10th

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10th, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.The public also can attend the meeting…

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson to Host Water Rate Town Hall Meetings

DeKalb County Government invites residents to a series of Water Rate Town Hall Meetings hosted and moderated by Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer. These meetings are an…