DECATUR, GA — DeKalb County employees will see an increase in their paychecks this spring as the county’s minimum wage rises from $17.68 to $19.00 per hour, an adjustment that takes effect April 11, 2026, and will appear in paychecks dated May 1. Approved as part of the FY2026 Annual Budget,…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA–– A Gwinnett County Police officer has been arrested following a domestic dispute. On May 1, Gwinnett County Police responded to a domestic dispute and identified one of the involved parties as Gwinnett County Police Officer Renee Downer. Officers determined Downer and the victim were formerly in a…

Stonecrest, GA – The DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the City of Stonecrest and other state and federal partners to offer a free feral hog control educational workshop and trap demonstration on Tuesday, June 2. at 5:30 p.m . at Stonecrest City Hall Annex Room…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department continues its enforcement efforts targeting illegal street takeovers, resulting in five arrests early Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of a street takeover around 1:30 a.m. on May 3 in the 2600 block of Bouldercrest Road. As officers arrived, participants attempted to…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will host its 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Recognition Program to celebrate the academic achievements of the district’s highest- performing graduating seniors.  The Board of Education and Superintendent will formally recognize and honor these outstanding students for their excellence, leadership, and dedication.…

DECATUR, G A– The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a free paper shredding  event on Saturday, May 16, rom 8 a.m. – noon, at the DeKalb County Sanitation  Division’s Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur. Event participants will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of all types of documents, including sensitive personal…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Darro C. Willey–Administrative Center, 3560 Kensington Rd., Decatur.  To listen in on the meeting, request the link from weissingera@dekalblibrary.org no later than…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a community meeting to discuss the Zonolite Park Master Plan on Wednesday, May 6. The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur. County officials were joined by community leaders and residents…