Dear Constituents and DeKalb Friends,

I hope you are well and your families are safe as we navigate through week two of COVID-19. As your Commissioner, it is my goal to ensure you are fully aware of all actions taken to ensure your safety and the best possible outcome for DeKalb residents. In this edition of my Newsletter you will see an Executive Order issued by CEO Michael Thurmond that limits gathering and provides an assurance for DeKalb workers on the front line of critical services and enhanced compensation.
 
As we navigate through COVID-19 in real time, I am aware many people are facing difficult and uncertain times as many have lost their income and business owners face adverse positions due to a lack of business. My first concern is for local small businesses. To assist you with your needs you will find a section on small business resources. Please be aware we have not passed a Federal Stimulus Bill, so continue to contact your Senators and Representatives to encourage swift action on the federal level to help local governments meet the needs of local businesses. As always we as a community, must work together. It is time we check on our neighbors, elderly, and have compassion for those who face adversity and need. As always, I am here and available to you when needed, may God bless and keep us all.
 
Your Commissioner,
Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, M.P.A.
Super District 7, DeKalb County
DEKALB CEO THURMOND ISSUES STATE OF EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER
On March 23, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in DeKalb County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The order reaffirms the county’s commitment to deliver seamless essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensures the county workforce will remain in a heightened state of readiness, and launches a two-pronged strategy to address the deepening health and economic crisis ... read more .
DEKALB PARKS TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FACILITIES, PLAYGROUNDS AND SUSPEND PROGRAMMING
Due to the current public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DeKalb Parks has temporarily closed the Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Center, the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, and playgrounds and fitness stations. All year-round recreation programming, rentals, group gatherings and organized athletic events have been suspended until further notice. All parks and trails will remain open to the public and patrons are encouraged to practice social distancing protocols for the safety of DeKalb’s communities ... read more .
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS FOR COMBINED MAY 19 ELECTION DUE MAY 15, 2020
Absentee by mail applications for the combined ballot including the Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election and the May General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election will be accepted until Friday, May 15, 2020. Ballots must be received by the elections office no later than 7 p.m. on May 19, 2020 ... read more .
DEKALB URGES CITIZENS TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS, WIPES OUT OF PIPES
DEKALB COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT'S OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 13
DEKALB FARMERS MARKET KEEPING NORMAL HOURS AMID OUTBREAK
STONECREST WILL OFFER OLD SAM'S CLUB TO STATE FOR CORONAVIRUS FIGHT
STONED PIZZA KITCHEN & BAR
Stoned Pizza Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant offering a variety of items including pizza, burgers, wings, salads, pastas, sandwich’s, cauliflower crust, calzones, stromboli’s, salmon, and shrimp and more. Located Stone Mountain, GA at 965 Main Street Stone Mountain GA 30083, Stoned Pizza Kitchen & Bar is currently servicing to-go orders during the county's effort to comply with social distancing. To view their menu for takeout options or get additional information, visit their website at stonedpizzakitchen.com .
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