The Scott Boulevard project will replace 6,000 square feet of aging water mains.
DeKalb County commissioners passed a resolution declaring that racism is a public health crisis.
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 unanimously voted Tuesday to make Juneteenth an annual DeKalb County holiday.
The Decatur City Commission passed a mask ordinance requiring people to wear masks inside of businesses.
The online traffic court is available 24/7.
DeKalb Board of Health announced that there won't be any COVID-19 testing during holiday weekend.
DeKalb County officials sent out a public safety alert urging people to get tested, social distance and more.
DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special meeting Wednesday.
The anonymous donor of the bronze Jefferson statue asked that it be removed for its own safety.
A DeKalb County judge ordered the Decatur Confederate monument be taken down and placed in storage.
CEO Thurmond will recommend that the county use federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.
One precinct in Decatur is staying open until after 10 p.m.
Precinct locations in DeKalb County have changed due to COVID-19 for the June 9 Election, according to county officials.
The Decatur City Commission will hold virtual public hearings in June to discuss the 2020 millage rate.
DeKalb County Government will begin distributing produce and chicken on Friday.
Since the launch of Decatur’s Emergency Small Business Loan Program, residents have donated over $16,000 in personal donations.
Decatur is expected to furlough 20 part-time employees due to the coronavirus pandemic.
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond issued an executive order Thursday in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Dekalb is hosting a town hall where panelists will discuss the coronavirus, addressing racial disparities in infection rates and deaths.
Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Decatur as of Wednesday, April 1.
The call center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
DeKalb County opened a call center to answer resident questions related to the coronavirus.
Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett issued an Emergency 14-day Stay At Home Order Tuesday night.
The DeKalb County state of emergency lists restrictions and outlines how the county workforce will continue to provide services.
A Decatur city employee tested positive for the coronavirus, city officials announced Friday.
DeKalb County will no longer hold its town hall at Rehoboth Baptist Church. The meeting will be streamed online and social media.
A 9.2-million-gallon sewage spill leaked into Snapfinger Creek last, according to a sewer spill report.
A meet and greet will be held Tuesday evening for DeKalb County Special Sheriff's election candidate Ruth Stringer.
DeKalb police received a nearly $20,000 grant for the department's traffic enforcement network to help to increase highway safety.
DeKalb County is surveying unincorporated areas to gather an inventory of detailed property conditions, according to officials.
Community input was provided on Thursday from hundreds of Decatur residents as the city launched its 2020 Strategic Planning process.
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners elected a new presiding and deputy presiding officer for 2020.
In an exclusive interview, former interim sheriff Ruth Stringer, announces bid to run in the Special DeKalb County Sheriff's 2020 election.
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 L. Mann announced his retirement, leaving the seat open for Chief Deputy Melody Maddox to temporarily fill.
Live Election Results: Voters in Decatur have decided. Patch will bring you all of the results.
Live Election Results: Polls are closed, but voters in Avondale-Estates have decided.
Live Election Results: Voters in Decatur have decided on city commissioners and other ballot measures.
There are three uncontested candidates in the Decatur Board of Education Nov. 5 election.