Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 7
An Item to allocate $2,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriations funds to the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra for 2026 DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Outreach Concert
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Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton
Phone Number: 404-371-2204
PURPOSE:
An Item to allocate $2,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriations funds to the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra for 2026 DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Outreach Concert.?
NEED/IMPACT:
The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Outreach Concert is important because it brings high-quality, accessible arts programming directly into the community, expanding cultural exposure for residents who may not otherwise have opportunities to experience live orchestral music. This concert supports arts education by inspiring young people, strengthening school and community partnerships, and demonstrating the role of the arts in cognitive development, creativity, and emotional well-being. It also reinforces DeKalb’s commitment to cultural equity by ensuring that world-class artistic experiences are available to all neighborhoods, not just those with established arts infrastructure. Supporting this outreach concert helps build a more vibrant, connected, and culturally enriched county.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An amount not to exceed $2,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriations funds to the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra for 2026 DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Outreach Concert
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the allocation of $2,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriations funds to the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra for 2026 DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Outreach Concert and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...