January 1, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
County Clerk Office Reopens
The DeKalb County Clerk’s Office reopened Thursday through the close of the business day and will be open on Saturday, January 2 from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. which is the usual Saturday hours for the office. Patrons may conduct business at the drive-thru window. The office will be closed Friday for New Year’s Day but will be open on Monday, January 4.
The Mike Foster Multipurpose Center to be Closed for the New Year Holiday
The Mike Foster Multipurpose Center in the County Complex will be closed Friday New Year’s Day January 1 and Saturday January 2, 2021.
Court House and County Offices to be closed for the holiday
The DeKalb County Courthouse, County Complex County Offices, and Senior Center will be closed Friday New Year’s Day January 1, 2021..
DeKalb County Transfer Station and all trash collection sites to be closed New Year’s Day
The DeKalb County Transfer Station and all trash collection sites will be closed Friday New Year’s Day, 2021.
No Garbage Pickup in Smithville on New Year’s Day
The City of Smithville has announced that there will be no garbage pickup on New Year’s Day. All Friday garbage routes will be run Monday, January 4 along with the regular Monday routes.
DeKalb County Libraries Holiday Schedule
Justin Potter and Alexandria Libraries will be closed New Year’s Day on January 1st.
LBJ Head Start to be Closed for Holidays
The L.B.J.& C. Development Corporation Head Start Centers will be closed through January 3, 2021. Children and staff will return to the Head Start Centers on January 4, 2021. The L.B.J.& C. Development Corporation Head Start Central Office will be closed January 1, 2021.
Students will be back in school Monday, January 4
Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said plans are for students to return to their schools for in-person learning Monday except for those who have already previously signed up to be on remote learning. Parents who want their children to be signed up for virtual learning for the first time may contact the school where their children attend on Monday, January 4.