Press Releases

DeKalb to Partner with Chamblee Coalition to Fight Food Insecurity in North DeKalb

Food distribution scheduled for Nov. 4 at Plaza Fiesta

DeKalb County Government has formed a new partnership to assist in its ongoing fight against high grocery prices.

The county’s food…

DeKalb County Commissioners Express Support for Okefenokee Swamp

Protecting the Okefenokee Swamp and its impact yesterday, today, and for the future generations of tomorrow


The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution today expressing…

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw Recognizes H.E.H. Paving Inc. for 35 Years of Business in DeKalb

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw District 4 and the Board of Commissioners recognized H.E.H. Paving Inc. with a proclamation for 35 years of business success in DeKalb County.

On Oct. 29,1988, Hobson…

Clifton Road Water Main Repair Completed

10:45 p.m. update

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews have repaired a broken water main along Clifton Road near Oxford Road.

Water service is being restored to the area.…

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Water Main Break on Clifton Road

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews are working to a repair a six-inch-diameter water main break along Clifton Road near Oxford Road.

Customers in the area may experience…

Commissioner Larry Johnson Appointed to Association of County Commissioners of Georgia’s Standing Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Commissioner Larry Johnson, who has been a strong proponent of mental health services and awareness for several years, has been appointed to the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia’s (ACCG…

Night and Weekend Work to Begin on Thompson Mill Water Main Replacement Project

On Oct. 25, construction crews associated with Thompson Mill Water Main Replacement Project will conduct night work.

The night work will take place from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. for a minimum of one week.…

Work Continues on the Scott Boulevard Phase III Water Main Replacement Project

Water outage planned in Maple Street area

On Oct. 19 and 20, contractors working on behalf of DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will temporarily interrupt water service to the…

Fourth Annual DeKalb County Small Business Summit Announced to Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Increase Small Businesses

Event to provide small business owners with invaluable insights, resources, and networking opportunities to develop, grow, and increase the capacity of local businesses.

Commissioner Lorraine…

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to Hold Special Called Meeting on Oct. 25

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at 10 a.m. for the purpose of considering voter challenges.

This meeting will be…