Press Releases

Sowell Estates Sewer Replacement Resumes July 19

Crews to upsize existing sewer lines

Efforts to reduce sewer spills throughout DeKalb County will recommence with the Sowell Estates Sewer Replacement Project. The project is one of the initial 103…

DeKalb Homeowners Will Receive $147 Million Property Tax Cut

Homestead property valued at $375,000 projected to qualify for a $1,438 tax cut

 

Today, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the county’s Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax (EHOST)…

Cobb Creek Sewer Improvement Project Begins July 17

Construction to replace sewer lines and manhole structures

 

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue on Monday, July 17, with the launch of the Cobb Creek…

Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase II Begins July 10

Crews to replace damaged water main

 

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County will continue in July with the launch of the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet Virtually July 10

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/…

DeKalb to Host Tire Disposal Event

Tire Amnesty Day aims to prevent illegal tire dumping

 

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host two Tire Amnesty Day events on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The events…

DeKalb County Charter Review Commission Notice and Agenda of July 13 Meeting

The DeKalb County Charter Review Commission will be meeting Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m. to continue to review sections of the County Organizational Act.

The meetings will be held in person at the…

DeKalb County to Hold Parks Citizen Advisory Board Meeting July 25

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at the Wade Walker Family YMCA, 5605…

Ellenwood Park Groundbreaking Set for July 12

Upgrades include new amenities

 

DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for a new playground, parking lot and entrance…

DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers During Heat Advisory Friday - Sunday

DeKalb County is making recreation centers and libraries throughout the county available as cooling centers Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to a heat advisory.

As defined by the National Weather…