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Dedicated to a Better Community

Committed to serving District 5 with integrity and action.

Meet Commissioner

Mereda Davis Johnson

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson has been a long-time resident of South DeKalb. County for over 30 years. During that time, she built and cultivated relationships that gained the community’s respect personally and professionally. On July 14, 2015, she was elected to serve the DeKalb County Commission, District 5, filling a 2 ½ year vacancy and re-elected on November 4, 2016, with overwhelming support.

In January 2022, Commissioner Davis Johnson was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Deputy Presiding Officer and currently serves as the Presiding Officer of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. She serves as Chair of the County Operations (OPS) Committee and is a member of the Employee Relations and Public Safety (ERPS) Committee and the Finance, Audit and Budget (FAB) Committee.

District Updates

April 30, 2026

A landmark moment for DeKalb County — and for the ongoing pursuit of justice, equity,

April 30, 2026

Every year, the DeKalb County Annual Juneteenth Festival brings our community together to honor the

April 23, 2019

New facilities supporting youth sports and community activities. Read More…

April 18, 2019

Improved traffic flow and safety across key corridors. Read More…

Community Impact

28

Projects Completed

Infrastructure and community improvements across the district.

165

Constituent Requests Resolved

Helping residents address concerns and service needs.

12

Programs Supported

Community programs, events, and outreach initiatives.

Newsletter

Interactive District 5 Map

Community Voices

The Commissioner was incredibly responsive when I reached out about my neighborhood’s concerns. Her quick action made a real difference.

Danielle L.

Her dedication to our community is clear in everything she does. I’ve seen so many improvements thanks to her efforts.

Mark S.

Videos

John Lewis statue unveiled in Decatur

Juneteenth Festival 2025