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DeKalb County, Georgia, District 4 Commissioner
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · Aug 15
DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections Announces Early Voting Locations, Key Dates for November 2025 Municipal General/Special Election

Voters are encouraged to mark their calendars with key dates.
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 1d
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 1d
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

[email protected]
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 1d
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.
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 10d
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
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 12d
I-285 Eastside Express Lanes Public Information Open House Events

Tuesday, October 21st
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Exchange Park Recreation Center
2771 Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30034

More information available at i285eastsideexpresslanes-gdot.hub.arcgis.com
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 19d
TOMORROW! Data Center Town Hall

Registration: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/u4feTbZ?s...

Please submit questions for the panel in advance no later than 5:00 PM, Tuesday, October 14: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 20d
Congratulations to Chief Magistrate Judge Berryl Anderson on receiving the 2025 Franklin N. Flaschner Award! This award is well-deserved. Thank you for your service to our community and commitment to judiciary excellence.
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 20d
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
IT'S HERE! Check out our latest Chakira's Corner podcast, featuring special guest CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson!: youtu.be/cLo8M7-bXMM?...

Please subscribe and share with your District 4 neighbors!

My podcast is available on other platforms too: linktr.ee/commissioner...
DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson on Housing, Real-Time Crime Center, Water Billing, and More
YouTube video by Commissioner Chakira Johnson
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
Tobie Grant Recreation Center Performing Arts Group Class Presents 2025 Veteran’s Day Celebration

Any questions or concerns, please contact William “Bill” Harris, Veteran Coordinator – 404-771-6716.
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board to Meet Monday, October 13th

The public also can attend the meeting virtually at dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/84958022051 or via phone by calling 602-333-0032 and using the conference code 482992.
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
Ribbon Cutting for the New Medlock Park Playspace!

Registration: bit.ly/46NhGIr
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 9, 2025

The public also can attend the meeting virtually at
us06web.zoom.us/j/8102046476...
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
Pathways Forward: A DeKalb County Community Town Hall on Homelessness will be an opportunity for you to make your voice heard during the development of the DeKalb County Unhoused Support and Services Plan.

RSVP at forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
Positive Rabies Case Reported in DeKalb County Racoon tested positive in Ellenwood Area

For more information or to report any animal bite, contact DeKalb County Animal Control at 404-294-2996, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, or 404-294-2519 after hours.
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
DeKalb County Board of Registration & Elections to Meet Thursday, October 9

For more information on DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections, please visit www.dekalbvotes.com or call 404-298-4020.
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 26d
San Gabriel Water Main Replacement Project Begins Thursday, October 9

Information also can be obtained by calling the DWM Project Information Line at 1-800-986-1108 or emailing [email protected] with questions
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · 29d
I encourage everyone to please come out to participate in the upcoming Data Center Town Hall, presented by CEO Lorrain Cochran-Johnson and Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton.

Wed, Oct 15
6pm-7:30pm

Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA 30034
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · Oct 2
We are so excited to announce that we have a very special guest on the upcoming episode of my podcast, Chakira's Corner!

Please subscribe to my channel where ever you listen to your podcasts, and stay tuned for its release next Tuesday!: linktr.ee/commissioner...
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · Oct 2
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · Sep 26
TOMORROW! DeKalb Clerk of Superior Court, Debra DeBerry Hosts Passport Day

Passport Day
Saturday, September 27
8am – 2pm

DeKalb County Courthouse
Clerk of Superior Court, Ground Floor
556 North McDonough Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson @commissionercjj.bsky.social · Sep 23
Watershed Customer Service & Billing Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, September 25, 2025