• 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 the Redan Community District is now 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:
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    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 the Redan Community District is now 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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    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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    🚀 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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    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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    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!