DeKalb To Start New Phase Of Water Main Replacement Project

The Scott Boulevard project will replace 6,000 square feet of aging water mains.

DeKalb County Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis

DeKalb County commissioners passed a resolution declaring that racism is a public health crisis.

DeKalb County Issues Order That Requires Masks

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance that will require people to wear a face covering or mask when in public.

DeKalb Commissioners Make Juneteenth A County Holiday

DeKalb Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to make Juneteenth an annual DeKalb County holiday.

Decatur City Commission Passes Mask Ordinance

The Decatur City Commission passed a mask ordinance requiring people to wear masks inside of businesses.

DeKalb County Has New Online Traffic Court

The online traffic court is available 24/7.

COVID 19 Tests In DeKalb Will Be Paused This Weekend

DeKalb Board of Health announced that there won't be any COVID-19 testing during holiday weekend.

Public Safety Alert Sent Thursday In DeKalb County: Coronavirus

DeKalb County officials sent out a public safety alert urging people to get tested, social distance and more.

DeKalb Will Discuss June 9 Election Results At Zoom Meeting Today

DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special meeting Wednesday.

Thomas Jefferson Statue On Decatur Square Put Into Storage

The anonymous donor of the bronze Jefferson statue asked that it be removed for its own safety.

Decatur's Confederate Monument Removed Near Atlanta

A DeKalb County judge ordered the Decatur Confederate monument be taken down and placed in storage.

Frontline Pay for 1,000 Poll Workers: DeKalb Senate Votes

CEO Thurmond will recommend that the county use federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.

GA Primary: DeKalb County Keeps Some Precincts Open Late

One precinct in Decatur is staying open until after 10 p.m.

GA Precinct Locations In Decatur Have Changed For June 9 Election

Precinct locations in DeKalb County have changed due to COVID-19 for the June 9 Election, according to county officials.

City of Decatur Sets Tentative 2020 Millage Rate

The Decatur City Commission will hold virtual public hearings in June to discuss the 2020 millage rate.

DeKalb To Distribute Produce And 1,200 Bags of Chicken

DeKalb County Government will begin distributing produce and chicken on Friday.

Decatur Residents Donate $16k To Small Business Relief Program

Since the launch of Decatur’s Emergency Small Business Loan Program, residents have donated over $16,000 in personal donations.

City Of Decatur To Furlough Part-Time Employees

Decatur is expected to furlough 20 part-time employees due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New DeKalb Order Urges People To Wear Face Masks: GA Coronavirus

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond issued an executive order Thursday in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

DeKalb County Hosts Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall

Dekalb is hosting a town hall where panelists will discuss the coronavirus, addressing racial disparities in infection rates and deaths.

Coronavirus In Decatur: Restaurants Open, Cases In Town

Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Decatur as of Wednesday, April 1.

DeKalb County Board Of Health Establishes Coronavirus Call Center

The call center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

New Call Center Opens In DeKalb County: GA Coronavirus

DeKalb County opened a call center to answer resident questions related to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Decatur Mayor Issues Stay At Home Order

Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett issued an Emergency 14-day Stay At Home Order Tuesday night.

DeKalb State Of Emergency Calls For Curfew, Orders Ban Of 10 Plus

The DeKalb County state of emergency lists restrictions and outlines how the county workforce will continue to provide services.

Decatur City Employee Tests Positive The Coronavirus In Georgia

A Decatur city employee tested positive for the coronavirus, city officials announced Friday.

Coronavirus Town Hall In DeKalb Will Now Be Virtual

DeKalb County will no longer hold its town hall at Rehoboth Baptist Church. The meeting will be streamed online and social media.

Massive Sewage Spill In DeKalb County, 9.2 Million Gallons

A 9.2-million-gallon sewage spill leaked into Snapfinger Creek last, according to a sewer spill report.

Meet And Greet: DeKalb County Sheriff Candidate Ruth Stringer

A meet and greet will be held Tuesday evening for DeKalb County Special Sheriff's election candidate Ruth Stringer.

$20,000 Grant Awarded To DeKalb Police For Traffic Enforcement

DeKalb police received a nearly $20,000 grant for the department's traffic enforcement network to help to increase highway safety.

To Address Blight DeKalb County Is Surveying Property Conditions

DeKalb County is surveying unincorporated areas to gather an inventory of detailed property conditions, according to officials.

600 Plus Residents Kicked Off Decatur's 2020 Strategic Plan

Community input was provided on Thursday from hundreds of Decatur residents as the city launched its 2020 Strategic Planning process.

DeKalb’s Board of Commissioners Elect 2020 Leadership

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners elected a new presiding and deputy presiding officer for 2020.

Ruth Stringer To Run in 2020 Special DeKalb Sheriff's Election

In an exclusive interview, former interim sheriff Ruth Stringer, announces bid to run in the Special DeKalb County Sheriff's 2020 election.

DeKalb County's New Sheriff Maddox Celebrates Dec. 16

Melody M. Maddox was sworn in Sunday, Dec. 1 as DeKalb County's new sheriff. The public is invited to celebrate with her Dec. 16.

DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey Mann Announces Retirement

DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey L. Mann announced his retirement, leaving the seat open for Chief Deputy Melody Maddox​ to temporarily fill.

Decatur Election 2019: Board of Education, Polls Closed

Live Election Results: Voters in Decatur have decided. Patch will bring you all of the results.

Avondale-Estates Election 2019: Mayor, City Commissioner Winner

Live Election Results: Polls are closed, but voters in Avondale-Estates have decided.

Decatur Election 2019: Commissioners Race, Unofficial Winners

Live Election Results: Voters in Decatur have decided on city commissioners and other ballot measures.

Decatur Board of Education Candidates In Nov. 5 Election

There are three uncontested candidates in the Decatur Board of Education Nov. 5 election.