Efforts to upgrade DeKalb County’s water infrastructure are set to begin on Monday, October 13, with the start of the Panola Road Water Main Replacement Project. The initiative involves replacing about 11,400 linear feet of ductile iron water pipe and will be carried out in two phases.
Phase I will start at Salem Road, move east to Big Miller Road, then head north to Panola Road, ending at Minola Drive/Fairington Road. Phase II is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Snapfinger and Panola Roads, continue northeast on Panola Road—including Twin Lakes Drive—and finish at Salem Road.
According to project details, Phase I is expected to last around 11 months, from October 2025 through September 2026, unless weather causes delays. Phase II is projected to take approximately 10 months, from January 2026 through October 2026.
The replacement work is part of DeKalb County’s $4.27 billion capital improvement program aimed at enhancing the capacity and service of local watershed systems.
Construction will occur from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays. Residents can expect increased noise and traffic during these hours.
Community members interested in learning more about the project can attend a virtual meeting on Thursday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom at https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/89763109148. Additional information is available by calling the DWM Project Information Line at 1-800-986-1108 or emailing projectinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov.
DeKalb County schools enrolled a total of 98,287 students in the 2022-23 school year (https://www.gadoe.org/). During that period, enrollment dropped by 2.2% compared to the previous year (https://www.gadoe.org/). White students made up 14% of the student body in DeKalb County schools for that academic year (https://www.gadoe.org/).
