Press Releases

DKPD Police Athletic League to Host Second Annual PAL Pumpkin 5k Run/Walk

The DeKalb County Police Department's Police Athletic League is hosting its Second Annual PAL Pumpkin 5k Run/Walk on October 28, 2023, at 9 a.m. On race day, there will also be activities for the…

DeKalb Crews Investigating Reports of Low Water Pressure in Cloverdale Drive and Cavanaugh Avenue Area

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently working to assess a low water pressure issue along the 2000 block of Cloverdale Drive and Cavanaugh Avenue.

Customers in the…

CEO Thurmond Announces $10 Million Strategy to Decrease Overcrowding in DeKalb Animal Shelter

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces a $10 million comprehensive strategy to address overcrowding at DeKalb County Animal Services Center.

“Residents who lack the financial resources to…

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections to Meet on Oct. 12

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. 

This…

DeKalb Records 79 Percent Drop in Sewer Spill Volume Since 2020

$1.1 billion invested in sewer system upgrades since 2017

DeKalb County saw a 79 percent drop in sewer spill volume from 2020 to 2023.

The year-to-date total spill volume dropped from 24 million…

San Gabriel Water Line Replacement Project Begins Oct. 16

Construction to install new water lines

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County continue on Monday, Oct. 16, with the launch of the San Gabriel Water Line Replacement…

Miriam Lane Water Main Replacement Project Resumes Oct. 10

Crews to replace portions of water main system

 

Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with the relaunch of the Miriam Lane Water…

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Named Champion for Housing Community Development Awardee by Georgia ACT Inc.

Annual conference and awards program recognizes public service champions who have made transformative contributions in the development of affordable housing in Georgia.

Super District 7 Commissioner…

DeKalb Parks to Host Fall Festivals

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs will host a series of free fall festivals, Oct. 26 – 31, at various recreation centers throughout DeKalb County. This year’s festivals will…

DeKalb Hosts Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event

Participation free for DeKalb residents

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its fall household hazardous waste recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the…