DeKalb Community Academy

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"Be the change you wish to see in your community."

ABOUT THE DEKALB COMMUNITY ACADEMY

The DeKalb Community Academy is an initiative aimed at empowering communities and fostering partnerships through education on policy, zoning, land-use, and other planning-related matters. Our goal is to advance the vision of a livable, equitable, sustainable, beautiful, and prosperous DeKalb County. The Academy will eventually serve all districts within unincorporated DeKalb County through a series of trainings and educational resources.



New Release

Introducing Our Official Community 101 Guidebook!

Everything you need to get started, stay connected, and make the most of our community - all in one place.

Download the Guidebook

The “Community 101” program is a newly launched training under the DeKalb Community Academy and is designed to provide tailored training to residents in unincorporated DeKalb, equipping them with essential knowledge about the services offered by the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department.

Specifically, this training will cover the main services offered under the Long Range Planning and Current Planning divisions. Areas of topics include but are not limited to:

  • What is Planning?
  • Understanding the 2050 Unified Plan (Comprehensive Plan)
  • Land Use, Activity Centers, and Amendment Processes
  • Transportation
  • Sustainability
If interested in future training opportunities, please subscribe to this project page using the toolbar on your right or sign up for the Engage DeKalb website to receive all Planning & Sustainability department project announcements.


UPDATES

The Stephenson Community 101 is gearing up for its kickoff! Stay tuned for more updates on our project page, StoryMaps, and Public Meetings.

Check out our complete Community 101 Programs to learn more about our programming!

Click the link to fill out our questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/g/vF1r0E87C9


WHO HAVE WE TALKED TO?

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Which area am I in? Click this link or view the "Which Neighborhood District Do I Live In?" tool to the right.



"Be the change you wish to see in your community."

ABOUT THE DEKALB COMMUNITY ACADEMY

The DeKalb Community Academy is an initiative aimed at empowering communities and fostering partnerships through education on policy, zoning, land-use, and other planning-related matters. Our goal is to advance the vision of a livable, equitable, sustainable, beautiful, and prosperous DeKalb County. The Academy will eventually serve all districts within unincorporated DeKalb County through a series of trainings and educational resources.



New Release

Introducing Our Official Community 101 Guidebook!

Everything you need to get started, stay connected, and make the most of our community - all in one place.

Download the Guidebook

The “Community 101” program is a newly launched training under the DeKalb Community Academy and is designed to provide tailored training to residents in unincorporated DeKalb, equipping them with essential knowledge about the services offered by the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department.

Specifically, this training will cover the main services offered under the Long Range Planning and Current Planning divisions. Areas of topics include but are not limited to:

  • What is Planning?
  • Understanding the 2050 Unified Plan (Comprehensive Plan)
  • Land Use, Activity Centers, and Amendment Processes
  • Transportation
  • Sustainability
If interested in future training opportunities, please subscribe to this project page using the toolbar on your right or sign up for the Engage DeKalb website to receive all Planning & Sustainability department project announcements.


UPDATES

The Stephenson Community 101 is gearing up for its kickoff! Stay tuned for more updates on our project page, StoryMaps, and Public Meetings.

Check out our complete Community 101 Programs to learn more about our programming!

Click the link to fill out our questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/g/vF1r0E87C9


WHO HAVE WE TALKED TO?

Clink on the image to access homepage for each department!


Which area am I in? Click this link or view the "Which Neighborhood District Do I Live In?" tool to the right.


  • Wrapping up Towers 101!

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    The Towers Community District brought us a lot of great insight on how we can incorporate more tactical urbanism strategies at high-risk intersections and focus change in identified areas.

    Concluding DCA engagement in July, we finalized our four (4) key priorities:

    Key Priorities
    Focus on Community Activation Strategies
    Utilizing Public Transportation to Increase Economic Development
    Improve Bike & Pedestrian Infrastructure
    Implement Tactical Urbanism Strategies at High-Risk Intersections

    Thank you to everyone who participated in this session and we look forward bringing this to Stephenson!

    The Towers Community District brought us a lot of great insight on how we can incorporate more tactical urbanism strategies at high-risk intersections and focus change in identified areas.

    Concluding DCA engagement in July, we finalized our four (4) key priorities:

    Key Priorities
    Focus on Community Activation Strategies
    Utilizing Public Transportation to Increase Economic Development
    Improve Bike & Pedestrian Infrastructure
    Implement Tactical Urbanism Strategies at High-Risk Intersections

    Thank you to everyone who participated in this session and we look forward bringing this to Stephenson!

  • Your 2026 Ambassadors Have Been Selected!

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    We are excited to announce our 2026 Ambassadors for the McNair, Columbia, and Redan Community Districts!

    Through careful selection, Planning staff have chosen three dedicated community members, of their respective districts, to follow-through on initiatives that will focus on different aspects of community development. Each Ambassador has an Action Plan that will help guide their community efforts throughout the year and focus their goals on making a difference in DeKalb.

    Visit our Ambassador program page here for more information!


    We are excited to announce our 2026 Ambassadors for the McNair, Columbia, and Redan Community Districts!

    Through careful selection, Planning staff have chosen three dedicated community members, of their respective districts, to follow-through on initiatives that will focus on different aspects of community development. Each Ambassador has an Action Plan that will help guide their community efforts throughout the year and focus their goals on making a difference in DeKalb.

    Visit our Ambassador program page here for more information!


  • Get Involved in Your Community!

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    The application to become an Ambassador for your Community District is open!

    The DeKalb Community Academy Ambassador Program is a program built through the efforts and actions of engaged DeKalb County residents. Through this program, we strive to build trust, improve communication, promote equity, increase civic engagement, strengthen safety, support local solutions, and develop leadership by connecting organizations directly to the communities they serve.

    To learn more about our program, visit the official landing page. Click Here

    To sign up to become an Ambassador, please fill out our Ambassador Interest Survey:
    https://forms.office.com/g/XZiqK42GV0?origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation


    For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact:

    LaSonji Marshall (lgmarshall@dekalbcountyga.gov) or Eva Chauveau (emchauveau@dekalbcountyga.gov)

    The application to become an Ambassador for your Community District is open!

    The DeKalb Community Academy Ambassador Program is a program built through the efforts and actions of engaged DeKalb County residents. Through this program, we strive to build trust, improve communication, promote equity, increase civic engagement, strengthen safety, support local solutions, and develop leadership by connecting organizations directly to the communities they serve.

    To learn more about our program, visit the official landing page. Click Here

    To sign up to become an Ambassador, please fill out our Ambassador Interest Survey:
    https://forms.office.com/g/XZiqK42GV0?origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation


    For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact:

    LaSonji Marshall (lgmarshall@dekalbcountyga.gov) or Eva Chauveau (emchauveau@dekalbcountyga.gov)

  • Redan 101 Final Public Meeting

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    We have officially concluded our Redan Community 101 Project!


    Key priorities to focus on within Redan include:

    • Health-Focused Urbanism & Neighborhood Rehabilitation
    • Promotion for Job & Skill Training to Increase Employment Opportunities
    • Economic & Small Business Development
    • Infrastructure Improvements & Safe-Streets Initiatives


    Access the project page to look at the Redan 101 StoryMaps and watch meeting recordings.

    Thank you to everyone who participated within this community and be sure to stay tuned for our next Community 101 Project in the Towers District!


    We have officially concluded our Redan Community 101 Project!


    Key priorities to focus on within Redan include:

    • Health-Focused Urbanism & Neighborhood Rehabilitation
    • Promotion for Job & Skill Training to Increase Employment Opportunities
    • Economic & Small Business Development
    • Infrastructure Improvements & Safe-Streets Initiatives


    Access the project page to look at the Redan 101 StoryMaps and watch meeting recordings.

    Thank you to everyone who participated within this community and be sure to stay tuned for our next Community 101 Project in the Towers District!


  • Redan Community 101

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    🚀 Next Stop: Redan Community! 🚀

    The DeKalb Community Academy is on the move, and we’re excited to announce that our next engagement will be with the Redan community. 💙💛

    Our mission is to educate, empower, and connect residents with the tools and resources needed to strengthen their neighborhoods. Through trainings, workshops, and the Steering Committee, we’re working hand-in-hand with the community to shape a stronger, more sustainable future.

    Stay tuned as we partner with Redan residents to listen, learn, and build together! ✨

    🚀 Next Stop: Redan Community! 🚀

    The DeKalb Community Academy is on the move, and we’re excited to announce that our next engagement will be with the Redan community. 💙💛

    Our mission is to educate, empower, and connect residents with the tools and resources needed to strengthen their neighborhoods. Through trainings, workshops, and the Steering Committee, we’re working hand-in-hand with the community to shape a stronger, more sustainable future.

    Stay tuned as we partner with Redan residents to listen, learn, and build together! ✨

  • Columbia Community 101 Public Meeting

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Update: This meeting has passed.


    Join our team Wednesday, March 26, 2025, for the first Columbia Community 101 Public Meeting.


    The meeting will be held at Exchange Park (2771 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034), from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

    Take the Community Survey here: https://forms.office.com/g/vF1r0E87C9

    Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1246453188039/


    Update: This meeting has passed.


    Join our team Wednesday, March 26, 2025, for the first Columbia Community 101 Public Meeting.


    The meeting will be held at Exchange Park (2771 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034), from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

    Take the Community Survey here: https://forms.office.com/g/vF1r0E87C9

    Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1246453188039/


  • Columbia Community 101 Steering Committee

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The Community 101 program is coming to the Columbia community!

    On January 28, 2025, the first Steering Committee meeting was held at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. Active community leaders joined our team to provide thoughtful input regarding the Columbia Community 101 program.


    With the support of the community, we are looking forward to hosting the first Columbia Community 101 public meeting soon. Stay tuned for more information!

    Explore the Columbia Community Academy project page!

    The Community 101 program is coming to the Columbia community!

    On January 28, 2025, the first Steering Committee meeting was held at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. Active community leaders joined our team to provide thoughtful input regarding the Columbia Community 101 program.


    With the support of the community, we are looking forward to hosting the first Columbia Community 101 public meeting soon. Stay tuned for more information!

    Explore the Columbia Community Academy project page!

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