Press Releases

DeKalb County Takes Action Against Unregulated Pet Sales

Board of Commissioners Approves Ban on Outdoor Sales of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance banning the transient and outdoor sales of dogs,…

DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet October 14

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 14, at 6 p.m. at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. The public also can…

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, October 14

DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The meeting will be held at Darro C. Willey–Administrative Center, 3560…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Family and Consumer Sciences Classes

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host lunch and learn Family and Consumer Sciences virtual classes for free. The “Preparing For the Holidays: Your Fiscal Wellness” class will be on…

DeKalb to Deliver 5,000 Boxes of Food to Augusta Hurricane Survivors

The ‘Good Neighbor Express’ emergency assistance to be delivered Oct. 4 DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners are sending 5,000 boxes of food and…

State and Federal Agencies Continue Monitoring Rockdale County Biolab Fire Incident (Oct. 2)

(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (…

More than 48,000 DeKalb Residents without Power

10:40 a.m. updateMore than 48,000 DeKalb County households are currently without power as a result of Tropical Storm Helene.Residents are urged to adhere to the following tips to stay safe:Never…

DeKalb County Long Range Planning to Hold Second Public Meeting for PathLink Wayfinding Initiative

The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division will hold the second public meeting to discuss the new PathLink initiative Wednesday, October 2, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually…

Free Vaccines, Microchipping, and More at DeKalb County’s Companion Animals and Friends Event

Event Scheduled for October 5 at Redan Recreational Center Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson, District 5 and Michelle Long Spears, District 2, are partnering to host the Companion Animals and…

DeKalb Residents Urged to Avoid Fallen Trees, Downed Power Lines and Flooded Streets--8:35 a.m.

DeKalb County is receiving reports of fallen trees, downed power lines and flooded streets throughout the county.Downed trees have been reported in the following locations:Rock Springs Rd @ Roseheath…