DEKALB COUNTY, GA–In response to unprecedented winter weather conditions, DeKalb County has declared a state of emergency effective immediately. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and county officials are urging all residents to stay off the roads and shelter in place as temperatures remain dangerously low, creating hazardous icy conditions across the region. County…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–The Gwinnett County Police Department responded to nearly 2,000 service calls during the first 24 hours of the icy winter storm that hit Georgia this week.  As predicted by weather forecasters, snow flurries began falling in the metro Atlanta area late Tuesday afternoon, blanketing streets, vehicles, homes…

DEKALB COUNTY,  GA—The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will continue asynchronous independent learning for a third consecutive day on Thursday, Jan. 23, in response to hazardous road conditions continuing to affect metro Atlanta, leaving many DCSD employees unable to leave their homes safely. This decision ensures the continued well-being of…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Due to continued hazardous road conditions and refreezing overnight, Superintendent Dr. Oatts has made the decision that tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 23, is a Synchronous Virtual Learning Day for teachers and students. This means that students will be in class online with their teachers.  All extracurricular and school activities will be canceled or…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County offices, senior centers, libraries, recreation centers, the Sanitation Division’s customer service desk and the Planning Department’s One Stop Shop will remain closed through Thursday, Jan. 23 due to hazardous road conditions.  DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson declared a State of Emergency on today, Jan. 22. The…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Due to continued lingering effects from yesterday’s winter weather, including anticipated hazardous travel conditions, all DeKalb Public Health regional health centers and offices will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Clients with health center appointments will be contacted and rescheduled.