Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 7
An Item to Allocate an Amount not to Exceed $2,100 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to R Johnson Community for The 29th Annual County Line/ Ellenwood Community Day and Parade.
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Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton
Phone Number: 404-371-2899
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Agenda Item is to Allocate an amount not to exceed $2,100 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to R Johnson Community for The 29th Annual County Line/ Ellenwood Community Day and Parade.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Annual County Line Ellenwood Community Parade is an essential investment in strengthening local identity, civic pride, and intergenerational connection within one of DeKalb County’s most historic and culturally rich communities. Supporting this event ensures that residents have a unifying space to celebrate their shared heritage, highlight community organizations, and showcase the positive contributions of local schools, churches, and small businesses. This community day will also promote work development. The parade fosters a sense of belonging that is especially important in rapidly changing communities, offering families a tradition that reinforces stability, visibility, and collective joy. Funding this celebration not only preserves a cherished community legacy but also promotes engagement, boosts local morale, and affirms the County’s commitment to uplifting grassroots cultural traditions that keep neighborhoods strong.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An Item to allocate an amount not to exceed $2,100 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to R Johnson Community for The 29th Annual County Line/ Ellenwood Community Day and Parade.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the allocation of an amount not to exceed $2,100 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation funds to R Johnson Community for The 29th Annual County Line/ Ellenwood Community Day and Parade. and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.