Press Releases

DeKalb Invests $21 Million to Address Housing Affordability Crisis

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond’s $21 million plan to keep DeKalb residents in their homes was unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners on Aug. 13.“The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a…

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Launches ‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Challenge

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is seeking design submissions for a new “I Voted” sticker that may be provided to voters as an option as they exit the polls during the…

Public Information Open House Event for the Cobb Fowler North Trunk Sewer Project on Aug. 20

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue with the design of the Cobb Fowler North Trunk Sewer Project.The county will host a Public Information Open House event about…

$162 Million Property Tax Cut in the Mail

Eligible DeKalb homeowners to benefit from tax credit DeKalb County property owners are receiving $162 million in property tax cuts as nearly 260,000 tax bills are being mailed to property…

Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Third Annual Doggie Splash Pawlooza

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host a Doggie Splash Pawlooza on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Midway Park Pool, located at…

DeKalb County Board of Ethics to Meet August 15, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium, located at 1300 Commerce Dr., Decatur, GA…

Public Project Update Meeting for Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase III on Aug. 13

Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue with construction of the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase III.  The county will host a Public…

Russell Drive Partial Road Closure Continues on Aug. 8

Crews continue paving work on water main replacementA portion of Russell Drive near Chester Way will be partially closed as crews continue road paving. Also, Chester Way, from the intersection…

Craigie Avenue Partial Road Closure Begins Aug. 9

Crews continue work on water main replacementA portion of Craigie Avenue, between Livingstone Place and Haven Lane, will be closed from Aug. 9 to Sept. 6, barring any weather delays.…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces Family and Consumer Sciences Classes

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host lunch and learn Family and Consumer Sciences virtual classes for free. The “Take it to the Trails: Let’s Get Physical” class will be on Thursday,…