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February 28, 2020 Newsletter

February 28, 2020
FROM THE DESK OF
COMMISSIONER MEREDA DAVIS JOHNSON
Greetings Family, Friends & Neighbors:
I would like to inform you of several updates concerning events and opportunities happening in District 5 and other important information that I believe you will find helpful.
If you have any questions regarding any of the information provided in this update, please feel free to contact my office at 404-371-2159.
As always, please share this information with your friends, family and neighbors.
Yours in service,
Mereda Davis Johnson
Commissioner, District 5
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VIDEOS ABOUT THE 2020 CENSUS AND
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DeKalb Human Services Expo
DEKALB COUNTY NEWS
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event Free for DeKalb Residents
The DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host a household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, March 21,2020
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond to Deliver 2020 State of the County Addresses
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond will give his outlook for 2020 during two State of the County addresses in March.
Public Hearings and Meetings
Notice is hereby given that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors will hold public hearings for the purpose of considering
Proposed Bus Service Modifications
Effective April 11, 2020
DeKalb Commissioners Unanimously Adopt Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved CEO Michael Thurmond’s proposed $1.4 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2020, which projects a $113.3 million rainy-day fund and prioritizes enhancements to public safety.
DeKalb Invests $1.9 Million in Sanitation to Continue Deployment of Automated Side Loader Trucks
A $1.9 million investment will continue DeKalb County’s ongoing deployment of automated side loader (ASL) trucks.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN DEKALB
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PUBLIC NOTICES:
Events in District 5
Saturday February 29 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, March 06
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
WE ARE ON THE MOVE
Commissioner Davis Johnson with Felecia Chappelle of Interrupted Motherhood. Also pictured with (L to R): and Sasha the Diva, Chief Mirtha Ramos, Attorney Genet Hopewell
Commissioner Davis Johnson provides an update to the DeKalb delegation about the 2020 Legislative Agenda
On Tuesday, February 25th Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson
and the DeKalb County Board of Commissioner honored
Mr. Arthur Queen in honor of Black History Month
DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
MR. AUTHUR QUEEN
Founded in 1986, as Ebony Glass & Mirror, EGM specializes in providing Engineering Services, Glass Services and Program Management/Construction Management Services for municipal, commercial, educational, and governmental clients. Over the years, EGM Services, Inc. (EGM) has grown into a company which is respected throughout the industry for quality work with professional delivery.
Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson | DeKalb County Board of Commissioners