Planning Services
Newsletter
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Mission Statement
To advance a long range vision of a livable, equitable, sustainable, beautiful, and prosperous DeKalb County through the implementation of adopted plans, policies, and partnerships.
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Community Council 1 06/18/25 @ 5:30 PM | Zoom
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Community Council 2 06/10/25 @ 6:30 PM | Zoom
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Community Council 3 06/11/25 @ 6:00 PM | Zoom
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Community Council 4 06/17/25 @5:30 PM | Zoom
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Community Council 5 06/09/25 @ 6:30 PM | Zoom
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Zoning Board of Appeals 06/11/25 @ 1:00 PM | Zoom
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Historic Preservation Committee 06/16/25 @ 6:00 PM | Zoom
| | | Shape the Future of the DeKalb Stone Mountain Trail | |
DeKalb Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan
On May 21st, 2025, the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan held its Design Charette at the Clarkston Woman's Club!
Community members had the opportunity to learn more about the goals of the master plan and provide their feedback regarding key nodes along the study area.
Stay tuned for an open house later this year that will go over community feedback, recommendations, and more!
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Tricia Prevost, AICP
Sr. Planner
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Columbia Community 101
The Planning & Sustainability Department discussed local planning needs specific to the Columbia area and explored educational resources.
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Final Columbia 101 Public Meeting
June 26th, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DeKalb County Police Department South Precinct
2842 H.G. Shepherd Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
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LaSonji Marshall
Special Projects Coordinator
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Eva Chauveau
Planner
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| | Shaping Embry Hills Through Arts, Culture, and Community Input | |
Presidential Parkway Arts & Culture Plan
The Embry Hills and Presidential Parkway Small Area Plan is a study sponsored by DeKalb County seeking to strengthen this area’s unique identity through public art and culture.
Learn more about the project and take the online survey.
You are invited to join us at the project pop-up on Saturday, June 07th, with more opportunities to come!
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Aprell King
Planner
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| | ARC awards DeKalb County $200,000 LCI Grant | |
ARC Awards DeKalb County $200,000 LCI Grant for Kensington Area LCI Plan Update | The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has announced that it has awarded $200,000 in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants to DeKalb County for its Kensington Area Master Plan Update. DeKalb County is one of six planning studies across metro Atlanta that were awarded to help communities transform into more walkable, bikeable, live-work-play environments. | | | | Current Planning / Zoning | |
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A proposed ordinance would require hosts to:
- Register for an annual permit
- Pay an 8% excise tax per booking
- List a 24/7 local contact
- ... and more!
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Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance
Please see Engage DeKalb for the revised draft ordinance dated March 3, 2025. The team is still collecting feedback and research on STR's. This will go to the Board of Commissioners on July 24, 2025, for a vote.
The STR Ordinance will be presented before the Community Councils for each Commission District. You can view the Community council meetings here, or at the beginning of this newsletter.
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DeKalb County Sanitation Updates
- In the summer, collection crews pick up trash and recycling early in the morning, to avoid the heat of mid-day. Please make sure bins are out extra early this summer, to avoid missed pickups!
- Mowing crews are working extra hours; please be sure to give them plenty of space and be patient as they work to mow our Right-of-Ways
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See Sanitation's new video for updates on our residential recycling program.
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March into a Cleaner Tomorrow - The Great American Cleanup!
The DeKalb County Beautification Unit is hosting the March into a Cleaner Tomorrow campaign! This campaign highlights two initiatives designed to inspire community action: Global Recycling Day (March 18), and the Great American Cleanup!
Great American Cleanup - Thursday, March 20 - Saturday, June 21, 2025
We invite all residents, organizations, and community groups to join the challenge! Let’s see which Super District can collect the most litter. We’ll track the results by converting collected bags into pounds and ultimately tons of waste removed.
Together, we can create lasting change one bag at a time!
Click here to register and become part of the movement to Keep DeKalb Beautiful and Clean.
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The week of June 17 is Waste & Recycling Workers Week! This is a great time to show your appreciation for the hard working waste and recycling workers who serve our community. Here are some ideas:
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Download a printable Thank You eCard It’s easy! Print it out, fold it, tape it to the garbage can during the week of June 17 to say "thank you!"
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Send an email to say, “Thank you.” It’s easy to complain when things are not done right. Consider contacting the Sanitation Department with a word of thanks and appreciation for all the weeks they do their job well!
sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Offer refreshments! Consider meeting your provider with a “thank you” treat. Perhaps a plate of cookies or a cold bottle of water.
- Join the Recycling Effort!
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Let’s take some ownership for our garbage contributions. Consider ways you can reduce, recycle, and reuse the things being thrown in the garbage from your own home. Learn more HERE about how to recycle in DeKalb!
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Lifecycle Building - Online Store
As of this month, LBC now has a live and fully functioning Online Store! You can view the store via a button on our website, by following the link HERE.
Lifecycle Building Center's mission centers on keeping usable construction materials out of landfills and redirecting them back into the community through reuse.
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Recycle Right
Summer recycling tip: Enjoy the pool and beach this summer! Just remember to recycle right. Don't place broken floats, pool toys, and noodles in with your recyclables.
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Composting Yard Waste
Yard waste often increases in the summer—now is a good time to start backyard composting!
You can learn more about composting here.
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Summertime Sustainable Celebrations!
Plan and enjoy events with the environment in mind--
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Our Front Yard Tree Program is an opportunity for DeKalb homeowners to add shade and beauty to their yard, at no cost to the homeowner. Our partner, Trees Atlanta, provides advice on species selection and the best location for the tree, and will deliver and plant the tree.
Click here to fill out an application for a front yard tree!
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Explore planning and transportation initiatives, as well as key demographics of our census tracts in our new platform DeKalb Community Atlas.
Available maps and data include a Permit and Application tracker, SPLOST Projects, Community profiles, Housing and Income Statistics, Economics, and more.
Feedback is greatly appreciated. Comments can be submitted on the DeKalb Community Atlas "Comments and Feedback" tab.
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Engage DeKalb is Planning and Sustainability's community engagement platform!
With Engage DeKalb, community members can actively participate by taking part in surveys, sharing ideas, and staying up to date with ongoing projects in the community.
Some current projects include Short Term Rentals Text Amendment, Special Event Facilities Text Amendment, Global City-Memorial Drive Community Revitalization Plan, and more!
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East Lake Station Rehabilitation
Status: Under construction.
South Bridge: The south entrance closure for the replacement of the south pedestrian bridge has been delayed. A new closure date has not yet been set, but MARTA is committed to providing advance notice once it is confirmed. In the meantime, both north and south entrances and parking lots will remain open, though parking in the south lot is limited by construction staging.
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