DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability

06/22/2026

Do you live, work, or play in the Towers community area? Join our team for the Final Public Meeting for DeKalb Community Academy's Tower 101 program.

The Planning & Sustainability Department looks forward to sharing
a collective action plan for next steps based on input from residents of the Towers neighborhood.

Join us Thursday, July 30th, at the South DeKalb Senior Center from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You can RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/g/vF1r0E87C9?origin=lprLink

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/16/2026

We are looking for YOUR feedback!
The Zone DeKalb project is currently accepting community feedback and vision from community members. From priorities in the Zoning Ordinance Update to questions about the Sign Ordinance, there are tons of opportunities for you to provide your knowledge, recommendations, and insight.

Take the survey here: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/zonedekalb/surveys/projectsurvey

Learn more about the project here: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/zonedekalb

06/16/2026

🗳️ TODAY IS ELECTION DAY IN DEKALB COUNTY! 🗳️

This is your final opportunity to make your voice heard in the General Primary Runoff Election.

The future starts with your vote. Make a plan to vote today, and encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to take part in shaping our community’s future.

📅: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ : 7AM – 7PM
📍 Check your polling location and sample ballot before you vote.

For voting information, polling locations, and election updates, visit DeKalbVotes.com.

06/10/2026

The Decatur Terrace Small Area Plan needs your input - please take 5 minutes or less to help shape this plan!

All Decatur Terrace community members are invited to share their thoughts on the Small Area Plan via this quick survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/decaturterrace

06/08/2026

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, June 09th, during the BOC meeting to learn about the zoning and sign code update process, share input, and speak with project team members. Grab coffee and snacks and participate in zoning activities to learn more about this process.

To learn more, visit the project webpage: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/zonedekalb

06/03/2026

Our Planning & Sustainability Department is thrilled to share the latest newsletter! Learn more about exciting updates, such as the $200,000 LCI Grant for the Candler Rd. area, the launch of the Short-Term Rental Program, and our ongoing efforts in community engagement.
https://conta.cc/4uQyI1p

Email from DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability New and Ongoing Projects in DeKalb County!     Planning & Sustainability Department Newsletter June 2026 Historic Preservation Proclamation, May 26,

06/03/2026

Join us tomorrow for the first public meeting for the Decatur Terrace Small Area Plan!

The Decatur Terrace SAP aims to protect Decatur Terrace as change occurs, guide new development, address flooding, traffic calming, and pedestrian safety, and identify early actions and strategic investments to spark long-term neighborhood improvement.

Learn more on the project page: https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/decatur-terrace-small-area-plan

05/29/2026

The DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department has officially launched the short-term rental (STR) program! All STR owners/operators have 30 days to apply for and obtain a STR license using the new portal: https://portal.deckard.com/ga-dekalb-str-portal

Find out more information on Engage DeKalb!
https://engagedekalb.dekalbcountyga.gov/short-term-rental

05/28/2026

We want to thank and the rest of the Board of Commissioners for their support in recognizing May as Historic Preservation Month here in DeKalb County! Thank you for joining us this month in celebration of Historic Preservation!