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File #: 2025-1293    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 9/2/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/23/2025 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): District 5 An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 of the District 5 Reserve for Appropriation Funds to Wealthy Habits, Inc for the District 5 Financial Literacy Initiative in DeKalb County Schools Located in District 5
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Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 5                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): District 5

An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 of the District 5 Reserve for Appropriation Funds to Wealthy Habits, Inc for the District 5 Financial Literacy Initiative in DeKalb County Schools Located in District 5

 

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Information Contact: Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson

Phone Number: 404-371-2159

 

PURPOSE:

Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson has partnered with Leading by Example and Wealthy Habits to launch a groundbreaking, year-round financial literacy initiative designed to equip youth with essential money management skills. 

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The program will serve students at schools in District 5 at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The program will offer 90-minute interactive sessions on budgeting, saving, and smart financial habits, tailored by age group.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

$35,000 of District 5 Reserve For Appropriation Funds

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...