DeKalb County
Recent News About DeKalb County
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DeKalb County opens severe weather centers due to forecasted storms
DeKalb County is preparing for severe weather by opening four designated centers on Saturday, March 15, starting at 8 p.m. The forecast includes potential tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail.
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Severe storm expected overnight prompts safety measures in DeKalb County
A severe storm system is expected to impact DeKalb County overnight, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail.
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Road closure planned for tree removal on S. Columbia Place
On Friday, March 14, 2025, S. Columbia Place will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The closure will occur between McAfee Road and Rosewood Road to allow for tree removal work at 1990 S Columbia Place in Decatur, Georgia.
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DeKalb-Peachtree Airport introduces Plane Noise app for reporting noise complaints
Residents near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) have a streamlined method to report noise complaints through the Plane Noise platform.
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Lane closures planned for North Druid Hills Road on March 18-19
DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has announced lane closures on North Druid Hills Road.
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DeKalb County Board of Ethics schedules March public meeting
The DeKalb County Board of Ethics is set to hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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DeKalb County announces upcoming parks advisory board meeting
The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has scheduled a Parks Citizen Advisory Board Committee meeting.
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Salem Road water main replacement set to begin March 17
Efforts to enhance water service capacity in DeKalb County will progress with the commencement of the Salem Road Water Main Replacement Project on March 17.
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DeKalb County ranks 146th highest in Georgia for per capita government transfer income at $9,044 in 2022
In 2022, residents of DeKalb County received an average of $9,044 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th lowest in Georgia.
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DeKalb County Police Department hosts one-stop hiring event on March 15
The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is organizing a hiring event on Saturday, March 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tobie Grant Recreation Center in Scottdale, Georgia.
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DeKalb County announces return of summer food program for youth
The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has announced the return of its Summer Food Program for 2025.
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DeKalb County ranks eighth in Georgia for government transfer dependency at 14.4% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.4% of income in DeKalb County—ranking it eighth least dependent among Georgia counties.
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DeKalb County opens warming centers amid forecasted cold weather
DeKalb County has announced the opening of four warming centers for residents on Wednesday, March 5, due to expected cold weather conditions.
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DeKalb County elections board schedules March meeting for public participation
The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in person at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, Georgia, and is open to the...
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Dekalb County library board announces March 10 meeting details
DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to convene for a regular meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Hairston Crossing Library located at 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia.
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DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board schedules March meeting with key agenda items
The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board is set to convene on Monday, March 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.
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Sewer repair prompts partial road closure on East Ponce de Leon Ave
DeKalb County's Department of Watershed Management is set to begin sewer lateral repairs at 710 East Ponce de Leon Ave in Decatur on Thursday, March 6.
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DeKalb County opens warming centers due to forecasted cold weather
DeKalb County is set to open four warming centers on the nights of March 1 and 2 in response to anticipated cold weather.
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Reginald D. Wells appointed director of watershed management for DeKalb County
DeKalb County has appointed Reginald D. Wells as the new Director of Watershed Management, following the retirement of David Hayes.
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DeKalb County increases police officer salaries effective March 1
Less than two months into her term, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has implemented significant changes to enhance public safety by investing in the salaries of police officers.