Press Releases

DeKalb to Host Free Paper Shredding Event

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720…

Section of DeKalb Industrial Way to be Closed for Night Work Beginning Sept. 6

Crews will replace damaged water main

A section of DeKalb Industrial Way, between North Arcadia Avenue and East Ponce de Leon Avenue, will be closed 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for a minimum of three nights…

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Restore Water Service in Briarcliff Road area

UPDATE—11:15 a.m.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently working to repair a section of a water pipe along the 2000 block of Briarcliff Road at Lavista Road.

The pipe…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Public Meetings for DeKalb Trails and Greenway Masterplan

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host public meetings to discuss the DeKalb Trails and Greenway Masterplan at various recreation centers throughout DeKalb…

Commissioner Larry Johnson to Participate in White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Medicaid Re-enrollment Discussion

Commissioner Larry Johnson will participate in the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs discussion with Domestic Policy Council leaders about the emerging Medicaid crisis.

During the…

DeKalb Fire Chief Named Georgia Chief of the Year

DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been named 2023 Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs.

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said, “Chief Fullum embodies the…

DeKalb Announces Labor Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised schedule as follows:

Monday, Sept…

DeKalb Commissioners Approve $1 Billion Tax Cut for DeKalb Homeowners

CEO Thurmond: ‘This is a transformational moment’

 

Today, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a tax cut proposal that is projected to save DeKalb homeowners $1…

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Hire for After School Program Positions

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for after school employment opportunities such as accelerated learning coordinators, tutors, and certified teachers…

Youth Basketball and Cheerleading Registration Open

Registration ends Oct. 31

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs youth basketball   and cheerleading program registration is now open until Oct. 31.

County youth ages 5 to…