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DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond plans to roll up his sleeves and help clean up DeKalb. Literally. Thurmond will kick off the Operation Clean Sweep blight reduction initiative on Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m., at Wade Walker Park, 5585 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2017 operating budget of $1.3 billion, which funds Thurmond’s top priorities of addressing the county’s water billing crisis, employment and blight. The board approved $2.6 million for Operation Clean Sweep, a year-round initiative to target blight, litter, illegal dumping and cleaning up debris in county storm drains, streets,…
A group of DeKalb County leaders left by motor coach for Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on March 2 to visit several tourist attractions, including two sports facilities that are similar to the Atlanta Sports City at Stonecrest complex, which was recently announced for the new city of Stonecrest. About 20 people participated in the two-day trip organized by Discover DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau. The group included Discover DeKalb Executive Director James Tsismanakis, Patrick Henderson and Zeric Foster, who are bringing the $200 million Atlanta Sports City at Stonecrest entertainment facility to DeKalb, and Vaughn Irons of APD Solutions, the developer…
During the month of March, City of Atlanta residents will have a chance to let MARTA officials know their vision for expanded bus and transit services during citywide MORE MARTA Listening Sessions. On select dates from March 7 through March 28, attendees can participate in the scheduled MORE MARTA meetings—an interactive listening session that provides residents with an opportunity to share ideas on the Authority’s future expansion and service enhancement projects fueled by the recently passed half-penny tax referendum. Below are the scheduled MORE MARTA Listening Sessions: Tuesday, March 7 Rosel Fann Recreation Center 365 Cleveland Ave., SE Atlanta, Ga.…
Early voting for the special election in the new city of Stonecrest is off to a slow start with only 57 people casting votes in the first three days, elections officials say. DeKalb County Elections Director Maxine Daniels said there are 33,000 eligible voters in the new city, however, she is not expecting a big turnout even by March 21, Election Day, since this is only a municipal election. “Typically, we expect a 5 percent turnout. So, we’re looking at about 1,500 voters expected altogether,” Daniels said. “Hopefully, it will pick up.” Meanwhile, community groups are working to get out…
There are three candidates running for Stonecrest mayor and 17 candidates running for five City Council seats. Here are the candidates: Mayor City Council, Post 1 (Term will expire Dec. 2017) City Council, Post 2 (Term will expire Dec. 2019) …
The Concerned Citizens of Stonecrest is hosting an Election Focus Study and mock election on Wednesday, March 8, 6 p.m., at the Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia. Organizers say the event is not a debate or meet-and-greet with the candidates but rather an opportunity for Stonecrest residents to express their perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes on a number of topics of concern. A moderator will ask the audience to share their views on public safety and education, parks and recreation, code enforcement, economic development and other topics as they relate to the new city. The audience will also participate…
Atlanta Daffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery In partnership with the Georgia Daffodil Society, Historic Oakland Foundation presents the third annual Daffodil Day, a celebration of spring’s ubiquitous bloom, on Saturday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave, SE, Atlanta. Enjoy a day in Oakland’s Victorian gardens with guided walks, garden presentations, a cut flower display, dialogue with local daffodil and gardens experts, a plant sale, book signing, children’s activities, and more. Daffodil Day is free and open to the public. Proceeds from Daffodil Day’s plant sale and related activities benefit Historic Oakland Foundation’s gardens…
A food drive hosted by several DeKalb County officials collected nearly 3.5 tons of food, a “ton” more than previous years. “The level of participation in this year’s canned food drive was incredible and the community really stepped up to help tackle food insecurity in DeKalb. I’m pleased to report our collaborative efforts collected enough food for 5855 meals,” said DeKalb Commissioner Kathie Gannon. Gannon kicked off the month-long food drive in January, partnering with District Attorney Sherry Boston, Solicitor Donna Coleman-Stribling, Superior Court Clerk Debra DeBerry, Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson, State Court Clerk Melanie Wilson, as well as, DeKalb’s senior…
The DeKalb History Center will present its next Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, March 21, noon to 1 p.m., 101 E. Court Square, Decatur (second floor, Superior Courtroom). The center will celebrate its 70th anniversary that day by sharing the history of the organization itself. Learn about DHC’s 70 years of growth from a small local historical society that started with 23 members to become the largest repository of DeKalb County history with archival and collections facilities, programs, and exhibits striving to reflect the full cultural history of the county. DeKalb has transitioned from an agricultural economy based around farms,…