Press Releases

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…

Toco Hill Owners Oppose Brookhaven Annexation

EDENS, a national real estate developer that partially owns the Toco Hill Shopping Center, announced its objection to its proposed annexation into the city of Brookhaven, according to a letter to…

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…

DeKalb Announces Independence Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

Due to the county’s observance of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised schedule as…

DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Board Members

Chair Dele Lowman transitions from board position; leadership roles to be voted on during July meeting

 

Beginning July 1, DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) will welcome a…

DeKalb Drinking Water Quality Report Released

County surpasses federal and state standards

 

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has released the 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report, also referred to as a Consumer…