DeKalb residents, constituents, and friends,

I sincerely hope you are well as America deals with COVID-19 in real time. I’d like to continue to urge everyone to practice social distancing and to remain positive as we self quarantine to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. As your Commissioner and a member of the community, I am extremely concerned with the financial impact COVID-19 will have on individuals who may not receive compensation or face limited cash flow during this time. Also, I realize the impact of COVID-19 can be detrimental to small businesses, who are the backbone of our community. Often aid is provided to bail out big business and major corporations, but I will fight vigorously to ensure our local business community receives the aid and support they need.
 
In today’s Newsletter, I have included a section on resources for small business owners who are adversely affected by COVID-19. Please read carefully the assistance that is available and share it with individuals who may not receive my Newsletter. I will continue to monitor available resources for those who are adversely affected. As many of you may know yesterday, President Trump signed into law a Coronavirus Relief Package (CRP) that includes provisions for free testing for COVID-19 and paid emergency leave. I have included a direct link to the CRP so you understand what it means for each American.
 
As always, I am available to you. I will continue to pray for my community and do everything within my power to ensure there is no disruption of essential services, evictions, or water interruptions during this time.

Your Commissioner,
Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, M.P.A.
Super District 7, DeKalb County
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): BUSINESS GUIDANCE AND LOAN RESOURCES
In response to COVID-19, Decide DeKalb has prepared this list of resources for businesses that may be impacted. This list will be updated as more information becomes available. Please contact the organizations listed directly for questions regarding their programs ... view the list .
TRUMP SIGNS CORONAVIRUS RELIEF LEGISLATION INTO LAW
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for Covid-19 and paid emergency leave. The Senate had earlier Wednesday approved the House-passed bill. The move allowed the upper chamber to devote its full attention to passing the next relief package in response to the coronavirus crisis ... read more .
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF UP TO $100 MILLION IN NATIONAL HEALTH EMERGENCY DISLOCATED WORKER GRANTS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $100 million for Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to help address the workforce-related impacts of the public health emergency related to COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a nationwide public health emergency as a result of confirmed cases of the coronavirus. This federal declaration enables the Secretary of Labor to award Disaster Recovery DWGs to help address the workforce-related impacts of this public health emergency (WIOA Act Section 170(a)(1)(B)) ... read more .
NEGOTIATIONS INTENSIFY ON CAPITOL HILL OVER MASSIVE STIMULUS LEGISLATION AS CORONAVIRUS FALLOUT WORSENS
The Trump administration and congressional leaders rushed on Wednesday to assemble a massive stimulus package aimed at preventing the U.S. economy from plummeting into its worst collapse since the Great Depression, as fears about the coronavirus pandemic brought much of American life to a standstill ... read more .
The Georgia Council on Substance Abuse Virtual is privileged to be of service to the Georgia recovery community by hosting online Recovery Meetings.

GCSA Virtual All Recovery Meeting Information
  • Join the meeting via laptop by clicking the hyperlink https://zoom.us/j/695949293 (Meeting ID: 695 949 293)
  • Join via telephone by dialing 646.876.9923 (Meeting ID: 695 949 293)
POSTPONED: DEKALB DISTRICT 7 HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. RETREAT
Due to our ongoing efforts to keep the health and safety of our residents as our top priority, we are postponing the DeKalb Super District 7 Homeowners Association Retreat. We look forward to rescheduling the event for a later date and will honor all current reservations. Be on the lookout for further details and updates.
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 24TH
The March 24 Board Of Commissioners and Zoning Meetings will be held in the Maloof Auditorium. The public will have access to the meeting via live broadcast on DCTV (Comcast Cable, Channel 23) and live stream on the county homepage: www.dekalbcountyga.gov .  Note: There may be a slight delay for viewers of the live stream, depending upon individual internet speed ... read more .
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY, MARCH 20
Applications to vote absentee by mail in the March 24 presidential preference primary and special election must be submitted no later than today, March 20, 2020. All absentee ballots must be received by the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Office no later than 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, with the exception of Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) voters. UOCAVA voters’ ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and received by the elections office no later than Friday, March 27, 2020 ... read more .
NEW BIRTH WILL HOLD FOOD DISTRIBUTION ON SATURDAY
DEKALB PARKS CANCELS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING FOR MARCH 24
MORE DEKALB CITIES MULLING CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS
DECATUR OFFERING FREE STREET PARKING FOR TO-GO-ORDERS
DEKALB COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS SUMMIT
The DeKalb County Business Owner Summit took place on March 12, 2020. Small business owners networked and learned about a variety of small business incentives ranging from abatements to loan products and also learned about opportunity zones, ACE, HUD-CDBG products, and the 108 Revolving Loan Fund. Panel titles: Why Do Business In DeKalb, How To Do Business In DeKalb and Where To Do Business In DeKalb. Check out the full photo gallery by clicking here .
ROBERT'S SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
Roberts Soul Food Restaurant is located in Lithonia, GA at 2810 Evans Mill Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058 and boasts of traditional southern staples, such as fried chicken with homestyle sides, doled out in generous portions. To view their menu for takeout options or get additional information, check out their Facebook page.
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