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DeKalb County, Georgia, District 4 Commissioner
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TOMORROW!

Free Holiday Food Distribution at the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA on Fri., Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m. Fresh produce & pantry staples available while supplies last.

Questions: LornaL@ymcaatlanta.org
Flyer advertising a Holiday Food Distribution hosted by the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA. The flyer features photos of fresh fruits and vegetables and includes the YMCA logo and District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson’s logo. Text states: “Holiday Food Distribution – Free food giveaway with fresh produce and pantry staples for the holiday season.” Event details list Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Wade Walker Park Family YMCA, 5605 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088. Each household may receive one whole chicken or one 5-pound bag of chicken while supplies last, with state-issued ID required. Sponsors listed are Wade Walker Park Family YMCA and District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson. Contact email shown is LornaL@ymcaatlanta.org .
December 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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WARMING CENTERS TO OPEN TOMORROW

DeKalb County will open warming centers Friday, December 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. Transportation and walk-in access available at Frontline HQ.

Details: dekalbcountyga.gov/weather | 404-334-3610
Text-based press release announcing that DeKalb County will open warming centers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, due to freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills. Locations include Frontline Response International, St. Vincent de Paul, Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, and Mason Mill Recreation Center. Transportation routes begin with initial pickups completed by 7:30 p.m., followed by final sweeps until 10:00 p.m. Walk-in access is available at Frontline Response Headquarters beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact and website information are provided for additional details.
December 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Free Holiday Drive-Thru Food Distribution for DeKalb County residents THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 at 6 locations across the county, with some locations beginning distribution as early as 8 a.m. No registration required — while supplies last.
Flyer advertising a Holiday Drive-Thru Food Distribution for DeKalb County residents only. The flyer shows boxes of fresh food and produce, along with photos of District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson and DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. Event details list Saturday, December 20, 2025, with food distribution available while supplies last at six locations across DeKalb County. Locations include New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, New Life Church in Decatur, Berean Christian Church in Stone Mountain, Saint Phillip AME in Atlanta, Plaza Fiesta in Atlanta, and Rehoboth Baptist Church in Tucker. The flyer notes that no registration is required.
December 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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DeKalb County Modified Holiday Sanitation Schedule

No collection on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1; Thursday routes will run on Friday instead.

Details: dekalbsanitation.com | 404-294-2900
Text-based press release announcing DeKalb County’s residential sanitation schedule for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Collection runs normally Monday through Wednesday during both holiday weeks. There is no collection on Thursday holidays, and Thursday customers will be serviced on Friday. The Seminole Road Landfill, Central and North Transfer Stations, and Customer Care offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 and reopen the following Fridays. Contact information and the sanitation website are provided: dekalbsanitation.com or by phone at 404-294-2900
December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Join us for our first Community Connection breakfast of 2026 on Sat., Jan. 31 | 9–11 a.m. at East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center. Special guest: Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson. Breakfast provided while supplies last.
Watch live: youtube.com/@DeKalbCountyGov/streams
Flyer titled “Community Connection: A Quarterly Breakfast Meeting,” hosted by DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson. The flyer features a photo of Commissioner Johnson smiling, with a sunrise graphic behind the event title. Event details list Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center, 4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. A photo of special guest Irvin Johnson, DeKalb County Tax Commissioner, appears on the left. Text invites residents to enjoy breakfast, meet neighbors, and hear updates from county departments including Sanitation, Roads & Drainage, Code Enforcement, and Law Enforcement. Virtual viewing information and the commissioner’s website and social media handles are shown, along with a QR code.
December 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Text-based press release announcing a $250,000 DeKalb County initiative to address illegal tire dumping. The release states that more than 37,000 illegally dumped tires have already been removed from residential, commercial, and private properties. Cleanup efforts target eight high-priority sites, with several already completed and remaining sites scheduled for completion by late December. The release highlights environmental and public safety risks, enforcement efforts, proposed state law changes, and a future countywide solution for legal tire disposal.
December 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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WARMING CENTERS TO OPEN DECEMBER 14-16

DeKalb County will open warming centers Dec. 14–16, starting 6:00 a.m. Sunday, due to freezing temps and wind chills. Revised Sunday morning transportation begins at 5:00 a.m.

Details: dekalbcountyga.gov/weather | Dispatch: 404-334-3610
Text-based press release announcing that DeKalb County will open warming centers from Sunday, December 14 through Tuesday, December 16 due to freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills. Centers open at 6:00 a.m. Sunday at Frontline Response International, St. Vincent de Paul, and Exchange Park Intergenerational Center. Mason Mill Recreation Center will be closed. Revised early-morning transportation begins at 5:00 a.m. Sunday, with all routes starting at Frontline HQ. Services include hot meals, cots, transportation, and case management. Walk-in access begins at 6:00 a.m. Sunday. Additional details available at dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.
December 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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DeKalb County will open warming centers Nov. 26–28 starting at 6:30 p.m., with transportation, meals, and services available. Walk-ins accepted at Frontline HQ.
Details: dekalbcountyga.gov/weather | Dispatch: 404-334-3610
Text-only press release announcing that DeKalb County will open warming centers on November 26–28 due to freezing temperatures. Centers open at 6:30 p.m. at Frontline Response International, St. Vincent de Paul, Mason Mill Recreation Center, and Exchange Park Intergenerational Center. Transportation begins with initial pickups by 7:30 p.m. and final sweeps until 10 p.m., starting from Frontline Headquarters. Multiple transportation routes and specific pickup times are listed for North DeKalb, Central/Decatur/Emory, East/Stone Mountain/Candler, and South Central/Wesley Chapel. Frontline will provide hot meals, cots, case management, and a Thanksgiving meal on November 27. Walk-ins are accepted at Frontline HQ starting at noon. Additional information available at dekalbcountyga.gov/weather. Text-only press release announcing that DeKalb County will open warming centers on November 26–28 due to freezing temperatures. Centers open at 6:30 p.m. at Frontline Response International, St. Vincent de Paul, Mason Mill Recreation Center, and Exchange Park Intergenerational Center. Transportation begins with initial pickups by 7:30 p.m. and final sweeps until 10 p.m., starting from Frontline Headquarters. Multiple transportation routes and specific pickup times are listed for North DeKalb, Central/Decatur/Emory, East/Stone Mountain/Candler, and South Central/Wesley Chapel. Frontline will provide hot meals, cots, case management, and a Thanksgiving meal on November 27. Walk-ins are accepted at Frontline HQ starting at noon. Additional information available at dekalbcountyga.gov/weather. Text-only press release announcing that DeKalb County will open warming centers on November 26–28 due to freezing temperatures. Centers open at 6:30 p.m. at Frontline Response International, St. Vincent de Paul, Mason Mill Recreation Center, and Exchange Park Intergenerational Center. Transportation begins with initial pickups by 7:30 p.m. and final sweeps until 10 p.m., starting from Frontline Headquarters. Multiple transportation routes and specific pickup times are listed for North DeKalb, Central/Decatur/Emory, East/Stone Mountain/Candler, and South Central/Wesley Chapel. Frontline will provide hot meals, cots, case management, and a Thanksgiving meal on November 27. Walk-ins are accepted at Frontline HQ starting at noon. Additional information available at dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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DeKalb Announces Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

For more information about holiday sanitation schedules or additional services, contact the Sanitation Division at 404-294-2900, sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov, or visit www.dekalbsanitation.com, or follow @DKalbSanitation on X for updates.
Plain-text press release announcing DeKalb County’s Thanksgiving sanitation schedule. It states that Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday collection days remain normal. There will be no collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, and Thursday customers will be serviced on Friday, Nov. 28. The Seminole Road Landfill and the Central and North Transfer Stations will be closed on Nov. 27 and reopen Nov. 28. Customer Care and administrative offices will be closed Nov. 27–28 and reopen Dec. 1. Contact information and website details are included.
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The Potter’s House Community Development Center and Mount Moriah Church are hosting a free food giveaway this Saturday, November 22nd!

Drive through anytime between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM at 1983 Brockett Road in Tucker. One box will be provided per car while supplies last.
Image with a green background announcing a community food giveaway. Text reads: “The Potter’s House Community Development Center and Mount Moriah Church will distribute food to the community on Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1983 Brockett Road, Tucker, GA. One box per car while supplies last.” On the left, glowing script text says “Food Giveaway.” At the bottom left is the Potter’s House logo. On the right is the Mount Moriah Church logo. The image includes a green reusable grocery bag filled with bread, vegetables, and canned goods, and a cardboard box packed with pasta, canned food, jars, juice bottles, and packaged items.
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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TOMORROW!! Countywide Drive-Thru Food Distribution

To support residents who may be experiencing food insecurity, DeKalb County will host a Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at six locations across the county.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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DEKALB COUNTY WARMING OPEN NOV 9 - NOV 11

Transportation & Coordination Assistance:
Frontline Response Dispatch: 404-334-3610
Frontline HQ: 2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

For more information about centers offered by DeKalb County and its community partners, visit dekalbcountyga.gov/weather
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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DATA CENTER TOWN HALL II

Join CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, and Commissioners Chakira Johnson, Mereda Davis Johnson, and Dr. LaDena Bolton for the Data Center Town Hall II.

Wednesday, November 12
6:00-7:30pm

Please register to receive the Zoom link at bit.ly/D25DataCente...
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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DeKalb Announces Veterans Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

For more information, contact the Sanitation Division’s Customer Care team at 404-294-2900 or sanitation@dekalbcountyga.gov, visit www.dekalbsanitation.com, or follow @DKalbSanitation on X.
November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Claratel Behavioral Health invites residents to connect and have fun with them at their services EXPO tomorrow, Friday, November 7.

RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Claratel Behavioral Health invites residents to connect and have fun with them at their services EXPO tomorrow, Friday, November 6. RSVP: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2Aq3rMOvh0aqA6_Ee66nZzBn1FzkCuZCq24edMfGO6JUQ1ZCWkRSRTNOQlBHQzNUWlkyMDlVRTVZSi4u&route=shorturl
November 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Thanksgiving Food Distribution Event

Monday, November 17
Beginning 11:00AM

Wade Walker Park Family YMCA
5605 Rockbridge Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088

OPEN TO EVERYONE! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

Questions? Email Lorna Loh, Executive Director of the Wade Walker Y, LornaL@ymcaatlanta.org
Thanksgiving Food Distribution Event Monday, November 17 Beginning 11:00AM Wade Walker Park Family YMCA 5605 Rockbridge Rd Stone Mountain, GA 30088 OPEN TO EVERYONE! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Questions? Email Lorna Loh, Executive Director of the Wade Walker Y, LornaL@ymcaatlanta.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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November 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Beyond the Hallways Youth Summit 2025

Saturday, November 1
Registration: 11:30am (forms.monday.com/forms/d9877a...)
Summit: 12pm - 4pm

Georgia State University Center Parc Stadium
755 Hank Aaron Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

krburdine@dekalbcountyga.gov
October 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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DeKalb County Strengthens Safety Net and Builds Continuum of Care as SNAP Funding Faces Federal Suspension

Links from Press Release:
Letters: dekalbcountyga.gov/chief-executive-officer/ceo-snap-letters-federal-leaders
Resources: Resourcesindekalb.com
WRAP: ulgatl.org/dekalb-wrap-program
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is coordinating care for families as federal SNAP and HUD funding face uncertainty. Without congressional action, Georgia’s SNAP funding will end November first, twenty twenty-five, affecting more than fifty-four thousand DeKalb households. The County is working with DeKalb Schools, the Housing Authority, and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to expand food, housing, and water bill assistance. Residents can visit ulgatl dot org slash dekalb dash wrap dash program or call four zero four, three seven eight, four four seven five for help. Those needing rental or utility aid can call the HOME dash ARP team at four zero four, six eight seven, three five zero zero. A Resource Guide launches November fifth at resources in dekalb dot com. Updates are available at dekalb county g a dot gov. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is coordinating care for families as federal SNAP and HUD funding face uncertainty. Without congressional action, Georgia’s SNAP funding will end November first, twenty twenty-five, affecting more than fifty-four thousand DeKalb households. The County is working with DeKalb Schools, the Housing Authority, and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to expand food, housing, and water bill assistance. Residents can visit ulgatl dot org slash dekalb dash wrap dash program or call four zero four, three seven eight, four four seven five for help. Those needing rental or utility aid can call the HOME dash ARP team at four zero four, six eight seven, three five zero zero. A Resource Guide launches November fifth at resources in dekalb dot com. Updates are available at dekalb county g a dot gov. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is coordinating care for families as federal SNAP and HUD funding face uncertainty. Without congressional action, Georgia’s SNAP funding will end November first, twenty twenty-five, affecting more than fifty-four thousand DeKalb households. The County is working with DeKalb Schools, the Housing Authority, and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to expand food, housing, and water bill assistance. Residents can visit ulgatl dot org slash dekalb dash wrap dash program or call four zero four, three seven eight, four four seven five for help. Those needing rental or utility aid can call the HOME dash ARP team at four zero four, six eight seven, three five zero zero. A Resource Guide launches November fifth at resources in dekalb dot com. Updates are available at dekalb county g a dot gov.
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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THIS SATURDAY- We will be holding our last Community Connection breakfast meeting of 2025, October 25th from 9am to 11am at Redan-Trotti Library in Lithonia.

Pet services registration: bit.ly/LifeLineMobileRegistration

The meeting will also be livestreamed at youtube.com/@DeKalbCountyGov/streams
October 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM