DeKalb County facilities to remain closed through Thursday, Jan. 23, due to icy conditions

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 executive order follows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of Emergency, which was announced statewide ahead of the winter weather storm that hit Georgia on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Residents are urged to shelter at home until the ice melts and officials give the greenlight to operate as normal.     

Public safety and other county employees who are required to maintain critical operations during the inclement weather event should check with their supervisors for instructions. County employees who are not required to deal with the emergency conditions in person will work remotely.

During this inclement weather event, residents are asked to dial 911 only for life-threatening emergencies. To report non-life-threatening issues, the non-emergency number is 404-294-2911.