Press Releases

DeKalb Parks to Host Community Open House for Stone Mountain Trail Parklet Design Jan. 16

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a community open house to discuss the parklet design at 489 Proctor Avenue for the Stone Mountain Trail on Thursday,…

DeKalb Gateway Beautification Will Increase Pride, Attract Businesses and Reduce Crime

DeKalb completes interstate and roadway beautificationThe major gateways and highly travelled interstates that channel tens of thousands of vehicles through DeKalb County everyday have received…

Sen. Warnock Advances $40 Million Appropriation for DeKalb County Water Infrastructure Projects

Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock has successfully secured a $40 million authorization for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects in DeKalb County.“Georgians across the state rely on safe,…

North Carter Road Closure Extended Through Jan. 31

Crews continue work on water main replacementThe closure of North Carter Road, between Forrest Boulevard and Chester Way, will be extended through next year Jan. 31. Crews will continue construction…

Craigie Avenue Partial Road Closure Extended Through Jan 31

Crews continue work on water main replacementThe closure of Craigie Avenue, between Livingstone Place and Brown Place, will be extended through next year Jan. 31. Crews will continue work on the…

Full Road Closure of Livingstone Place Extended Through Jan. 31

Crews continue work on water main replacementThe closure of Livingstone Place, between East College Avenue and Craigie Avenue, will be extended through next year Jan. 31. Crews will continue…

DeKalb County Warming Centers to Open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Dec. 20-23

Due to forecasted cold weather, DeKalb County will open the following four warming centers for residents on each night Friday, Dec. 20, through Monday, Dec. 23, starting at 8 p.m.:Frontline Response…

CEO Thurmond: DeKalb to End FY2024 with $150 Million Fund Balance

County employees allocated $1,500 retention incentive bonusDeKalb County will end the 2024 fiscal year with a projected $150 million fund balance.“We have ushered in a new era of financial…

DeKalb County Police Department to Partner with Macy’s for “Shop with a Cop”

The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is partnering with Macy’s Northlake Mall for its second “Shop with a Cop” event on December 19 at 9 a.m. Macy’s has sponsored 30 children, chosen by…

DeKalb Offers Free Christmas Tree Residential Curbside Collection

The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will offer free Christmas tree curbside collection service for county residents until Jan. 9, 2025.Trees will be collected during residents’ regularly scheduled…