Boil Water Advisory in Effect for the Mount Royal Drive Area
DECATUR – The DeKalb County Watershed Division is issuing a boil water advisory for 1777 Northeast Expressway, Mount Royal Drive and Oak Lane. Watershed crews are making a repair on a 16 inch main and have isolated the line to complete the repair in the area outlined in the map below. The Georgia Environmental Protection […]
DPH Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule Revision to On-site Sewage Management Services
Download the Rules of the Department of Public Health Chapters 511-5-6, Portable Sanitation Contractors. For questions and more information contact Sidney R. Barrett, General Counsel at DPH at sibarrett@dhr.state.ga.us.
West Nile Virus Found in DeKalb County
While metro Atlanta eagerly awaits a break in the rain, it is important to remember to dump standing water and use mosquito repellent. The West Nile virus season has begun. According to the DeKalb County Board of Health, a routine collection of mosquitoes has tested positive for the virus. This is the first report of […]
DeKalb County Amends Clean Indoor Air Ordinance
DECATUR, GA–The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners amended its Clean Indoor Air ordinance. This change will protect people from the deadly effects of secondhand smoke by now prohibiting smoking in all public places, outdoor recreational and common areas and places of employment in unincorporated DeKalb County. District Health Director S. Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A., was […]
National Food Safety Education Month
September marks the 18th anniversary of National Food Safety Education Month, and the National Restaurant Association announces a month-long campaign that focuses on the importance of food safety education and training for restaurant and foodservice operators, while continuing to raise awareness of the industry’s commitment to food safety. DeKalb County Board of Health encourages the […]
January is National Radon Action Month
Eddie’s Story This powerful personal testimonial from a lung cancer survivor will help you educate your friends and family about the serious risk of lung cancer due to breathing Radon gas in homes. Radon claims the lives of more than 20,000 people annually in the united states alone. Radon gas is an invisible, colorless and […]
Prevent Mosquito Bites This Fall
Even though cooler fall temperatures have arrived, DeKalb County residents should continue to protect themselves from West Nile virus. The best protection against the virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Four DeKalb County residents have been diagnosed with West Nile virus this year. Additionally, a routine screening found West Nile virus in the blood […]
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Vote Down Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinance
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted against proposed amendments to make the current no-smoking ordinance more comprehensive. The proposed amendments presented to the commissioners by the DeKalb County Board of Health would have prohibited smoking in all public places including parks, playgrounds, entrances and exits to buildings, restaurants, bars including adult entertainment establishments, outdoor […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus
The DeKalb County Board of Health reports its first human case ofWest Nilevirus in the county. The individual is a 79-year-old male who lives in Tucker and is currently recovering at home. “It is very unfortunate that one of our DeKalb residents has developedWest Nilevirus. I hope this will remind everyone to continue using precautions […]
First West Nile Virus Mosquitoes of the Year
DeKalb County’s West Nile virus season has arrived two weeks earlier than expected. According to the DeKalb County Board of Health, a routine collection of mosquitoes has tested positive for the virus. The early test result may indicate that this will be a busy season, so it is especially important to know how to avoid […]
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