City Council Passes New Solar Panel Ordinance
Doraville Defines Itself as Strong Economic Development Partner
Tree Planting in Doraville with Trees Atlanta
Autumn Park is Home to Doraville's Newest Playground
Small Business Spotlight - Roll It Up Ice Cream
Doraville Difference Maker - Mary Coggins
Doraville and DeKalb Board of Health to Host Vaccine Event Oct. 16
Doraville Recognizes October 10th as Taiwan Day
At the city council meeting on Monday, October 11, the Mayor Joseph Geierman and the Doraville City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring October 10, 2021 “Taiwan Day” in Doraville.
Read MoreSmall Business Spotlight - Yen Jing
Provide Your Feedback on Autumn Park Playground Design
Stormwater Survey - Closes October 1
Doraville Difference Maker - Anthony Delgado
Discover Doraville Restaurant Week - September 13-19
Help Us Design Our Next Playground in Autumn Park!
Youth Basketball Registration is Now Open
Free Trees for Doraville Yards
Downtown Development Authority Opening - Apply Now!
Small Business Spotlight - The PawStand
Doraville Election Qualifying To Take Place August 16-18
Happenings at the Doraville Library - August Update
Flowers Park Pool Party on August 13
Small Business Spotlight - La Bendicion
Forest Fleming Gym Opening August 2
Doraville Pool Hours Update
- Saturdays 12-8pm
- Sundays 2-7pm
New Peachtree Road Project Groundbreaking
Doraville Night Out on July 31, 2021
Your Input Needed - City of Doraville 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update
Residential Permit Fees Waived Through August 31st
Announcing Remote Inspections for Residential Properties
Doraville FY2022 Recommended Budget Now Available
English Oak Park Party - June 4th
Doraville Library Receives 14 Boxes of Multilingual Books
Doraville Comprehensive Plan Update - Your Input is Needed
City Council Passes Resolution Condemning AAPI Violence
Application Now Open for Rent, Mortgage, Utility Relief
2021 State of the City
Doraville City Council Approves $100,000 Grant to Combat Housing Insecurity
Doraville Planning Commission Openings
New Doraville Municipal Art Commission Seeking Local Artists
New Street Parking Ordinance Now in Effect
MLK Day of Service Opportunity
2020 Recap and Looking to 2021
Help Us Celebrate Doraville's 150th Anniversary
Apply to Join the Doraville Planning Commission
Help Us Plan for the Future of Our Parks
Doraville Paints
Plant Trees in Doraville!
Join Us for Neighborhood Bingo!
Leaf Collection Program Begins This Week
Doraville Hires Three New Municipal Judges
Doraville Proclaims National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
CARES Act Town Hall - Tonight!
Rezoning the Buford Highway Corridor
Temporary Street Closing of English Oak Drive Began September 1, 2020
Replacement of deteriorated stormwater infrastructure under the roadway of English Oak Drive begn this week. Unfortunately, this will create some disruption as it will require the temporary closing of English Oak Drive.
Read MoreQualifying for City Council District 1 Seat to be Held Soon
Meeting of the Planning Commission to Take Place on August 5th
Doraville Library Now Accepting Book Returns
City Council Passes Mask Ordinance
Be Safe With Fireworks Over the Holiday
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Council Approves $14.7M Budget for FY2021
Doraville Police to Host Virtual Community Meeting
City Council to Meet, Finalize FY2021 Budget
Municipal Court Will Be Closed Until July 6
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Meet-and-Greet With New City Manager
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City Seeks Applications for DDA Seat
Doraville Hires New City Manager
TAD Panel Seeks Applications
BuHi Community Food Drive Scheduled
Council Meeting on Budget Tonight
City Hall Reopening (Spanish)
City Hall to Reopen This Week
Special Council Meeting Wednesday
Reminder on Parks for Memorial Day
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Doraville Appoints New City Clerk
Aspen Woods Paving Schedule
Council Zoning Meeting Tonight
City Hall to Reopen on May 26
Council Work Session Tonight
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Reminder on Recycling Program
Council Town Hall on Budget Tonight
Council to Discuss FY2021 Budget
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Planning Commission to Meet Wednesday
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Governor Lifts Statewide Sheltering in Place
Antibody Surveys Begin in County
Reminder on County Recycling Program
Social Security Help Available Online
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Business Forum and Council Meeting
Council to Meet Monday on New Budget
MARTA Makes Changes in Bus Routes
Important Revision to Recycling Program
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Mayor to Host Business Forum Tuesday
City's Art Committee Seeks Applicants
City Appoints Atkinson as Police Chief
Charles D. Atkinson has been appointed as permanent chief of police for Doraville. Atkinson, 50, had served as the city’s interim police chief since June 2019.
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Governor Extends Shelter-in-Place Order
City Council Meeting on Monday
Tilly Mill Agreement Reached
County Town Hall Meeting on COVID-19
Participate in Our Virtual Egg Hunt!
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City Parks Are Open for Limited Use
Reminder on Sanitation Services
Beware of Coronavirus Scams
Planning Commission Meeting Is Off
Council Extends Emergency Restrictions
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Council Approves Sheltering in Place
CITY'S GUIDE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
Mayor Calls for Sheltering in Place
Council Approves 3 Emergency Resolutions
Beware of Coronavirus and Census Scams
Special Called Meeting on Tuesday
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Council Approves Emergency Restrictions
Mayor Declares State of Emergency
Note on Wednesday Council Meeting
Important Notice on City Services
IMPORTANT NOTICE
City Update on Coronavirus
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Announcements & Upcoming Events
County Update on Coronavirus
Protection Against Respiratory Viruses
DeKalb Sanitation Commercial Open House
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Update on City Manager Search
Voter Registration Reminder
Announcements & Upcoming Events
This Week's Trash Collection Is Thursday
Announcements & Upcoming Events
City Hall Closed Monday for Holiday
City's Statement on Oasis Lawsuit
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Notes From First Day of County Trash Pickup
Wednesday's the Day for New Trash Service
Planning Commission Vacancy
Announcements & Upcoming Events
New Trash Services Explained in 4 Languages
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Important Information on Trash Collection
City Hall Closed Monday for MLK Holiday
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Transition to New Sanitation Services
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Mayor, 3 Council Members Sworn In

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Reminder: Mayor and Council Swearing-In Is Tonight
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Fireworks and State Law
Also, City Hall will be closed on Wednesday for the holiday, reopening at 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
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No Emergency Siren Testing This Wednesday
City Hall Closed on New Year's Day
City Hall Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Swearing-In for New Mayor and Council Members
City to Bid Farewell to Four on Monday
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Tuesday Is Final Day for Toys for Tots Donations
City's Winter Festival This Weekend
Geierman Wins in Mayoral Runoff Election
Mayoral Runoff Election on Tuesday, Dec. 3
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Mayor's Message for Thanksgiving Week
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Two New Doraville Projects Unveiled
Early Voting for Mayoral Runoff Election
Announcements & Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Doraville to Have Runoff Election for Mayor
Vote in Doraville's Municipal Elections
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Update on Halloween Event
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Cities' Softball Game Rescheduled
Library's Annual Book Sale on Saturday
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Library Will Be Closed on Thursday
In Recognition: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Residential Partners Announced for Assembly Yards
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Work to Begin on Oakcliff Road
Doraville City Manager Resigns
Mayor Donna Pittman announced Wednesday that Regina V.K. Williams-Gates, Doraville’s city manager, has resigned effective Dec. 31, 2019. Williams-Gates cited her desire to fulfill other business endeavors and spend more time with her family.
Read MoreWelcoming Week Starts on Friday!

Welcoming Week (Sept. 13-23) celebrates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. See what's happening in Doraville for Welcoming Week! Read More
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Win Prizes at City's Splish Splash Doggie Bash!

Doraville's very first Splish Splash Doggie Bash is next weekend! The fun starts at noon Saturday, Sept. 7, at the community pool in Flowers Park. A special doggie fashion show will be at 1 p.m., and here's what our sponsors are providing as prizes. Read More
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Splish Splash Doggie Bash on Sept. 7!

It's Official: Doraville United Elementary School
Announcements & Upcoming Events
2019 Municipal Elections Qualifying Period: August 19 - 21, 2019
'Movies Under the Stars' on Friday at Honeysuckle Park
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Film Production Scheduled for Friday in City
Tonight's 'Movies Under the Stars' Has Been Canceled
Announcements & Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Announcements & Upcoming Events
World Oceans Day at the Pool on Saturday, July 20
Farewell on Friday for John King
Announcements & Upcoming Events - June 28, 2019
Summer Movie Series to Start on Friday
Public Works Department Busy in June
Announcements & Upcoming Events - June 14, 2019
City Council Approves Budget for 2020
Survey on City Priorities Closes Wednesday
Youth Sports Coaches Wanted
Announcements & Upcoming Events - June 7, 2019
Doraville Pride Event Postponed
World Oceans Day Event Postponed
Rank the City's Areas of Priority for 2020
Announcements & Upcoming Events - May 31, 2019
Information on Proposed FY2020 City Budget
Leave Loose Tree Limbs for City Pickup
County Smoke-Testing of Sewer System - May 28, 2019
Launch of Summer Reading Program
Announcements & Upcoming Events - May 24, 2019
Announcements & Upcoming Events - May 17, 2019
Announcements & Upcoming Events - May 10, 2019
2019 City Pool Schedule Announced
Announcements & Public Events - May 3, 2019
Announcements & Public Events - April 26, 2019
Water Main Break
Residents are asked by DeKalb County to run their faucets until the water is clear. Read More
Announcements & Public Events - April 19, 2019
ANNOUNCEMENTS & PUBLIC EVENTS - APRIL 12, 2019
Announcements & Upcoming Events - April 5, 2019
2019 Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Doraville Communique – March 2019
Announcements & Upcoming Events - Jan. 18, 2019
January 19 Tree Planting at Cary Reynolds Elementary & Sequoyah Middle Schools
Mayor's Holiday Message
Announcements & Upcoming Events - Dec. 20, 2018
Reminder: Doraville SPLOST Survey Closing on Dec. 21

The City needs your feedback on proposed SPLOST projects. The DeKalb County SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) is a one-cent sales tax that provides funding exclusively for capital projects – roads, buildings, vehicles and major equipment, and other long-lived improvements. Read More
Announcements & Upcoming Events - Dec. 14, 2018
City of Doraville will delay opening on Tuesday, December 11
City of Doraville SPLOST Public Comment/ Citizen Survey

The City needs your feedback on proposed SPLOST projects. The DeKalb County SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) is a one-cent sales tax that provides funding exclusively for capital projects – roads, buildings, vehicles and major equipment, and other long-lived improvements.
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Announcements & Upcoming Events - Nov. 21, 2018
Mayor's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Doraville's Polar Express
November 30 & December 1, 2018
Veteran's Day Message from Mayor Donna Pittman
Announcements & Upcoming Events - Nov. 9, 2018
Announcements & Upcoming Events - Nov. 2, 2018
Reminder -- Don't Miss Out

Two great community events are happening in Doraville tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 20): Friends of the Doraville Library (FODL) Book Sale at Doraville Library starting 10:30 a.m. and Citywide Cleanup Day at 3760 Park Avenue starting 8:00 a.m. Come join us!
Read MoreHurricane Michael INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT - October 10, 2018
The National Weather Service, Peachtree City, GA, has indicated that Hurricane Michael will accelerate northeast over southwest and into middle Georgia tonight. High winds up to 35 mph and 2”- 3” of rainfall can be expected in the Doraville area this evening and possibly into tomorrow morning. Read More
Citywide Cleanup Day - Saturday, Oct. 20

Why wait to schedule a pickup? The City of Doraville is offering a perfect opportunity for residents to dispose of items that are in excess of the regular trash or require an appointment for a pickup. We are collecting bulk items, trash, electronics, cardboard boxes & scrap metals Read More
Gas Leak and Water Outage - Stewart and Pineland Closed Until Further Notice
City Hall Closing at 12pm on Friday, October 5
City Hall and Administrative Offices will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, October 5, to allow staff to participate in the City of Dunwoody vs. City of Doraville Charity Softball Game.
Temporary Street Closing of Jess Norman Way Beginning September 26, 2018
Residents and Visitors in the Jess Norman Way Area: Temporary Street Closure of Jess Norman Way
Doraville Police Officers Now Equipped with a Life-saving Medication NARCAN

Last week on September 12, 2018 the Doraville Police Department issued the NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) nasal spray kits to our first responders. This medication temporarily alleviates the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Read More
Sign up today! Registration for 2018 Fall Youth Soccer Closes on September 17

Join us this fall! Doraville Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer a youth soccer program for children 4-13 years old. Registration is now through September 17. Read More
Announcing the Doraville at Your Service App

The City is pleased to introduce a 24/7 service request app for residents. The app can be used to report issues such as code violations or potholes, or to request certain services, such as sanitation service requests including new service or bulk item pickup. Read More
Movies Under the Stars showing Black Panther on Friday, Aug. 31

Admittance is free! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food from food trucks and vendors will be available for purchase. Music and games are planned prior to the start of the movie. Field opens at 6:30 p.m. and movie starts at sunset. Read More
FYE 2019 Recommended Budget – Update
The FYE 2019 Recommended Budget has been updated to include narrative summaries of the department expenditures.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2018 City Council Meeting Recording
Doraville Municipal Swimming Pool Offers Water Aerobics Classes
Doraville Municipal Swimming Pool welcomes all Doraville residents and visitors to join us for low-impact aqua fitness classes at the outdoor pool located at Flowers Park.
Read MoreMemorial Day Events Cancelled

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Movies under the stars is back

Movies Under the Stars is back on the LAST Friday of every month from May through August. Join us at Honeysuckle Park for showings of Coco (cancelled), Despicable Me 3, Paddington 2, and Black Panther! Admission is FREE. Read More
Time for home improvements in Doraville

For a limited time, residents may perform work on their homes and not be charged for certain permits. The permits and inspection of the work is still required but the fees will be waived. You must apply for your permits between May 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018.
Doraville Mayor Donna Pittman to present annual State of the City address on Friday, April 20

Good things are happening in Doraville! Quickly becoming known as “the city that connects,” Doraville Mayor Donna Pittman’s annual State of the City address on Friday, April 20, will feature highlights of the city’s accomplishments for 2017 and reveal what’s planned for 2018 and beyond. Read More
Metro City Bank Ribbon-cutting
With great fanfare, the Metro City Bank “officially” held their grand opening and ribbon-cutting on April 4. The bank, open for business for the past few months, is the latest addition to Doraville’s Buford Highway streetscape. Read More
Mayor's State of the City Address

The City of Doraville invites you to join us for the Mayor's State of the City Address on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Park Avenue Street Closure. An outdoor concert and community celebration will follow the address.
Ribbon-cutting held March 3 at The Heights at Carver Hills
Doraville city officials joined local residents and dignitaries from Century Communities on Saturday, March 3 for the official ribbon-cutting for The Heights at Carver Hills. The new housing development is currently under construction just off Peachtree Industrial and I-285. Read More
Honeysuckle Park Arbor Day tree planting a HUGE success!
A little off-and-on drizzle didn't stop 100+ volunteers of all ages form showing up at Doraville's Honeysuckle Park on February 17 to help plant trees for Arbor Day. Read More
Holiday Decorations Reminder

Just a friendly reminder that now that the holiday season is over, it's time to take down all of those house lights, blow-ups, reindeer, snowmen, etc., and pack them away for another year. Read More
Doraville Seniors donate books to Cary Reynolds Elementary
Doraville Seniors representatives Mary and Ronnie Coggins delivered books recently to Cary Reynolds Elementary School in Northwoods. Stephanie Jackson, center, who helps run the school's media center, happily took possession of the books for the students. Read More
Leaf Pick Up Reminder

Given the weather conditions recently and holidays, we want to remind residents that, between October and February, the City is pleased to pick-up fallen leaves raked or blown the curb every other week. Read More
Doraville City Council members sworn in
It was standing room only in Doraville City Council chambers on Thursday evening, January 4, as a swearing-in ceremony was held for three council members. Read More
Doraville featured in new Champion newspaper Newcomer's Guide

See the latest terrific PR on Doraville! The Champion newspaper issues a DeKalb County newcomer's guide annually and Doraville once again received some well-deserved accolades. Read More
Cold Weather Alert

The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted that we will have unusually cold temperatures in the next few days. Chances of freezing-type precipitation (sleet or snow) is slight. City Staff, the Mayor and City Council are in regular contact during inclement weather. Read More
Doraville City Hall closed January 1 for New Year's Day

Doraville City Hall and administrative offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, January 1, in observance of the New Year's holiday. Read More
Patrick elected president of DMA

Doraville City Councilman Robert Patrick has been elected the 2018 president of the DeKalb Municipal Association (DMA). Patrick, Mayor Pro Tem for Doraville, was also recently re-elected in November to his second full term on the Doraville City Council for District 1. Read More
New speed reduction signs going up on Chestnut, Tilly Mill and Oakcliff Roads

As many of you may have noticed, new speed reduction signs are currently being installed on Chestnut Road, Tilly Mill Road and Oakcliff Road reducing the speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph. Read More
Celebrate the Season a huge success!
It was billed as Celebrate the Season! and celebrate we did! Friday's events included the Mayor's Tree Lighting but that was preceded by singing and dancing performers. Chinese yo-yo, Indian dancers, acapella high school group and Marine Corps singers paid homage to Doraville's diversity.
Day 2 of Celebrate the Season!
On Saturday, Dec. 2, Celebrate the Season! continued with 30 Mustang cars filling half of the city library parking lot. Inside the library was Santa's workshop where kids could pose once more with Santa, decorate cookies and gingerbread houses and make ornaments. Read More
New Insight newsletter now available online!

Check out the latest issue of Insight by going to the menu at the top of this page, click on "Residents" and then "Newsletters." You'll find out, among other things, the latest details on Celebrate the Season" holiday festivities planned for Dec. 1-2
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PawStand anniversary fete benefts DPD K-9 Corps
A steady stream of pet lovers and the general public flocked to The PawStand’s second anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 7 at 6251 Peachtree Industrial Blvd in Doraville. Read More