All DeKalb County government offices, buildings, and county-sponsored programs will be closed from Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26 due to expected winter weather. The closure affects all county employees, who are instructed not to report to facilities and instead work virtually unless directed otherwise by their department leadership.
The decision was made to prioritize employee safety while maintaining essential operations. Essential personnel are required to continue reporting for duty or remain on call as needed for public safety, emergency response, infrastructure, and other critical services. Departments have been told to ensure they have enough staff ready to respond as conditions change.
County officials and emergency management teams will monitor the weather and its impact on operations. An update is expected on Monday, January 26 about whether closures will extend into Tuesday.
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible and stay updated through official county communications channels. The county encourages everyone to take steps to protect themselves and their property during the storm.
For updates, residents can visit the DeKalb County website or follow official social media accounts.
Enrollment in DeKalb County schools fell by 2.2% in the 2022-23 school year compared with the previous year (https://www.gadoe.org/). During that same period, total enrollment reached 98,287 students (https://www.gadoe.org/), with white students comprising 14% of the student body (https://www.gadoe.org/).
