NAACP DeKalb County elects 2025-2027officers, Executive Committee at Large

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The NAACP DeKalb County branch announced its newly-elected officers and Executive Committee at Large who will serve the branch for 2025-2027.

Edwina Clanton will continue to serve as president of the DeKalb branch and said she is looking forward to more people joining the organization to help fight for justice and assist with its programs and activities.   

“As we gear up for our annual events, community initiatives and legislative advocacy, I invite the community to join us in this mission. Whether its attending our rallies, volunteering, or making their voices heard through our advocacy efforts, know that every action counts,” Clanton said. “We cannot and will not allow unjust laws to stand unchallenged. Together, we will work toward creating a society that reflects our values of equality, justice and respect for all.” 

Clanton said the branch received several awards honoring its work in 2024 including being recognized by the NAACP Georgia Conference for its work in voter registration/voter education and political action; winning first place for its publications/communications; and   earning the No. 2 spot for the branch with the largest membership in the State of Georgia. 

The new officers are:

Edwina Clanton – President

Martha Jackson – Vice President

Pastor Micah Dial – 2nd Vice President

Dwain Smith – 3rd Vice President

Donna Dees – Secretary

Pat Jackson – Assistant Secretary

Latasha Broden – Treasurer

Albert Fields – Assistant Treasurer

Executive Committee at Large

Denise Brown

Shelby Hall

Ricky McElroy

Vivan Moore

Angela Patrick

Dee Smith

Louise Thomas

Troy Vincent

Carl Weaver

Cherry Willis