Press Releases

DeKalb Sanitation Residential and Commercial Operations Impacted due to Hurricane Helene

Due to inclement weather conditions expected from Hurricane Helene, the Sanitation Division and Beautification Unit operations are impacted as follows:Residential CollectionsThursday residential…

CEO Thurmond: ‘Properly Reporting Emergencies Can Expedite Coordinated Response’

With Hurricane Helene predicted to result in widespread downed trees, power outages, blocked roadways and localized flooding, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond urges residents to be aware of how to…

DeKalb County Prepares for Potential Impacts from Tropical Storm Helene

Though the landfall and potential impacts of Tropical Storm Helene are currently unknown, DeKalb County Government is working with internal departments and local agencies to ensure readiness and…

Public Information Open House Event for Shoal Creek Trunk Sewer Project on Oct. 1

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continues with the design of Shoal Creek Trunk Sewer.The county confirms and will host a Public Information Open House (PIOH) event…

Commissioner Terry Announces First-Ever Collaboration for World Planning Day & DeKalb Green New Deal Festival

Commissioner Ted Terry (D-Super District 6) is proud to announce the collaboration with DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability to host a community focused event on Nov. 9, 2024…

DeKalb Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board to Meet Oct.10

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections meeting for the purpose of conducting its normal monthly business will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be…

DeKalb Commissioner Robert Patrick Honors Trailblazers During Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

(Pictured from left to right: Victoria Chacón, Commissioner Patrick, Isabelle Velarde) DeKalb County Commissioner Robert Patrick hosted a vibrant celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month…

Section of Woodleaf Lane to be Closed October 4

Woodleaf Lane, between Vista Leaf Drive and Oak Grove Drive, will be closed to through-traffic 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, October 4 to facilitate filming for Bride Lakes Production…

Section of Livingstone Place to be Closed September 30

Livingstone Place, between East College Avenue and Craigie Avenue, will be closed to through-traffic from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, September 30 through October 14, …