DeKalb County
Recent News About DeKalb County
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DeKalb County offers winter break camp for children ages 5 to 13
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is organizing a Winter Break Camp for children aged 5 to 13.
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DeKalb County announces first annual lantern festival in Lithonia
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is set to host its inaugural Lantern Festival and Parade on December 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm located at 1185 Rock Chapel Rd.,...
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DeKalb County Police partners with DOJ's safety program against violent crime
The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to join the National Public Safety Partnership program (PSP).
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N. Carter Road closed for watermain replacement until December 20
N. Carter Road in Decatur, Georgia, will be closed between Forrest Boulevard and Chester Way until December 20.
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DeKalb County launches $13 million initiative against homelessness
On December 4, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the initiation of a $13 million program to tackle homelessness and prevent evictions.
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DeKalb County Public Library Board set to meet with foundation board
The DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to convene for a regular meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 4 p.m. The session will include participation from the DeKalb Library Foundation board.
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DeKalb County opens warming centers due to forecasted cold weather
DeKalb County has announced the opening of four warming centers for residents due to anticipated cold weather.
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DeKalb County opens warming centers amid forecasted cold weather
DeKalb County will open four warming centers from November 28 to December 1 due to expected cold weather.
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Arabia Mountain hosts hiking stick workshop with Ranger Rick
The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is organizing a hiking stick workshop.
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Volunteer stewardship day announced at Davidson–Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve
The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is organizing a Volunteer Stewardship Day at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve.
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DeKalb County announces advance voting details for December runoff elections
Some voters in DeKalb County will return to the polls for a General/Special Election runoff scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
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DeKalb County adjusts sanitation schedule for Thanksgiving holiday
DeKalb County has announced changes to its sanitation schedule in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
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DeKalb CEO Thurmond's final food distribution set for November 23
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond will hold his final food distribution event on Saturday, November 23.
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DeKalb Police holds annual drive-thru winter clothing drive
The DeKalb County Police Department is organizing its 5th Annual Winter Clothing Drive.
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DeKalb County opens warming centers amid forecasted cold weather
DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents from Wednesday, November 20, to Friday, November 22, due to expected cold weather.
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Youth entrepreneurs showcase agricultural innovations at EMBARC's Shark Tank event
Young entrepreneurs will present their innovative agriculture-based businesses at a "Shark Tank"-style event sponsored by the EMBARC Youth Farm.
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DeKalb County announces audit for November election
DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections has announced a risk-limiting audit of the ballots cast in the November 5, 2024, General/Special Election.
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DeKalb County offers affordable Thanksgiving camp for kids aged 5 to 13
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is organizing a Thanksgiving Break Camp from November 25 to 27.
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DeKalb County Police introduce anonymous tip app for enhanced crimefighting
The DeKalb County Police Department has introduced a new app designed to facilitate anonymous tip submissions from residents via their smartphones.
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DeKalb County finds no lead in public water pipes; seeks info on private lines
A recent federally-mandated inventory has confirmed that DeKalb County's publicly-owned drinking water pipes do not contain lead.