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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 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 23 to celebrate new park improvements that include the installation of a new entrance sign, a wayfinding map sign, and fencing. A total of $50,854 was allocated to complete the upgrades. Contributions were provided in part through the Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program, and the DeKalb Parks Department to complete…

  DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Wednesday, May 20, with the launch of the Shoal Creek Trunk Sewer Replacement Project, Section I. Crews will replace 19,755 linear feet of aging pipelines. Section I of the sewer replacement project is expected to last approximately three years (May 2026 to September 2029), barring any weather or unexpected delays.  The project, which will involve several stages in its entirety, is expected to take 9 years from start to finish, officials project. Normal construction hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding major…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The time is almost here for food and family-friendly fun at the DeKalb County Police Department(DKPD) Safety Fair. The fairwill be held on Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 5401 Fairington Road. The free event features fun activities, food, TV and bike raffles, safety information and health screenings. For more information, call 404-468-2490.

ATLANTA—Partnership for Community Action, Inc. (PCA) is accepting appointments for residents seeking bill payment assistance provided by the Low-Income Heat and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The PCA serves residents of DeKalb, Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale, and Walton counties only. The agency began accepting appointments for eligible households  to apply for help on May 1. This round of funds is not exclusive to seniors but open to the general public who meet income requirements. The federally-funded program provides bill assistance to pay for heating and cooling costs for eligible households. The payments are sent directly to utility companies on behalf of those who meet income requirements set at…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will deliver the 2026 State of the County Address on Thursday, May 7, 11 a.m. at Assembly Studios, providing residents, business leaders, and stakeholders with an update on the County’s progress, priorities, and vision for the future. The program will be available via livestream on DCTV’s UStream channel at DCTVChannel23.tv. The annual address and luncheon will highlight key achievements, ongoing initiatives, and strategic investments that continue to position DeKalb County as a leader in public safety, economic development, infrastructure, and quality of life. CEO Cochran-Johnson will outline her administration’s continued…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will temporarily close interstate lanes for the I-285/I-20 East Interchange construction project May 1-8.  Construction crews will reconstruct the interstate system-to-system ramps at the I-285/I-20 East Interchange and add a combination of collector-distributor (CD), or connecting lanes, and auxiliary lanes along I-20 east of the interchange and I-285 north of the interchange.  Motorists are advised of closures and traffic shifts. Schedules follow below:   DAYTIME CLOSURES:   Friday, May 1, through Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. I-20 Eastbound: Single, right- or left-lane and shoulder closure from…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA— Cynthia Willingham, Director of Rockdale County’s Board of Elections and Registration, reported that the early voting turnout reached 2,952 by the close of business on Friday, May 1.   Although voter participation remains sluggish, the turnout has increased steadily this week. On Monday, April 27—the first day ballots were cast—Rockdale recorded 866 votes.  By Day 5, turnout represented 2.07% of Rockdale’s 64,446  active eligible voters who have yet to cast their ballots, Willingham  reported. Early voting for the Primary General Primary and Nonpartisan Election ends Friday, May 15. Election Day is Tuesday, May 19.  The only location for early voting…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The time is almost here for food and family-friendly fun at the DeKalb County Public Safety Fair. The fair, hosted by the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) will be held on Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 5401 Fairington Road, Decatur.  The free event features fun activities, food, TV and bike raffles, safety information and health screenings. For more information, call 404-468-2490.

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale Water Resources (RWR) will host its first Water Fun Day on Saturday, May 9, noon to 4 p.m., at Wheeler Park, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers. The free celebration is being held in observance of National Drinking Water Week, held the first week of May.  Rockdale’s family-friendly community event highlights the importance of water in our daily lives while bringing residents together for a day of fun, education, and engagement. Water Fun Day will feature a Kid Zone with interactive games and activities, a Touch-A-Truck experience showcasing utility and public safety vehicles, and a variety of community vendors.…