Press Releases

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Mini Day Camp

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will offer a mini day camp on March 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of camp is $10 a day for children ages 5-12. Participants…

Valve Repair on DeKalb Industrial Begins March 14

Crews to rehabilitate a leaking water main

On Monday, March 14, overnight work to repair a leaking water main will begin at the intersection of DeKalb Industrial Way and North Decatur Road from 7 p…

Airport Advisory Board to Meet Virtually March 14

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, Mar. 14, at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at

https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051.

The…

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson Encourages District 5 Residents to Apply for Assistance

On Friday, Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson issued a reminder to all residents in District 5 who need rental and utility assistance to apply for aid. In 2021, Commissioner Davis Johnson allocated…

DeKalb Commissioner Robert Patrick seeks nominations for District 1 Women’s History Month Trailblazer Award

DeKalb County Commissioner Patrick announces the second annual Women’s History Month Trailblazer Award to recognize four outstanding women in District 1 by sending an email nomination to district1@…

DeKalb’s Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event Returns after Two-year Hiatus due to COVID-19

Participation free for DeKalb residents

 

After a two-year hiatus, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, March 12, 2022, from…

DeKalb Cooperative Extension Announces March Garden Classes

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host March Garden virtual classes for free.

 

The “Spring Veggies & Herbs” class will be on March 16 at 6 p.m.

 

The “Preparing Your Trip to…

Food Distribution in DeKalb County Saturday

Ongoing partnership fights rising food costs

 

DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 3,600 boxes of produce and chicken on Saturday, March 5.

 

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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Hosts Summer Food Program

Summer camp sites urged to apply

 

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host the Summer Food Service Program from June 1 – July 22. This ongoing effort ensures school…

16-year-old Charged with Murder of a Security Guard

$10,000 Crime Stoppers reward remains for identification and

arrests of additional suspects

 

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with murder and burglary in connection with the…