District 4 Youth Can Receive Mentoring and Coaching with the Possibility to Earn College Credit at Morehouse College

Application deadline: Thursday, May 12th, 5:00 p.m.

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Morehouse College Culturally Relevant Computing Lab serves as the host organization and community partner for the 2022 DeKalb County Office of Youth Services, Human Service Department R.I.S.E. UP Program. The theme for the program is entitled, “Computational Manhood”. DeKalb County males from 6th to 12th grades will benefit from mentoring, coaching, and instruction from Dr. Kinnis Gosha and a cohort of 8-10 mentors who are STEAM majors at Morehouse College. 

Program sessions will be held every Monday from 10:30 a.m. - noon beginning June 13th, 2022 for the duration of 6 weeks.

High school students that complete the curriculum satisfactorily and make a score of 50 on the final exam will receive three hours of college credit from Morehouse College.

Applicant Information: Please complete the application in its entirety. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jashawn Williams, jrWilliams@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Meet Us at the North DeKalb Block Party

The Older Americans Month celebration continues with a North DeKalb block party. Register below to join us for food, fun, games, and more!

Every May, DeKalb County observes Older American’s Month, a national initiative of the federal Administration on Community Living. This year, we will be focused on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The 2022 theme is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities.

Events are free to the public, however registration is required. For the best results we recommend opening registration links in a Chrome browser.

Friday, May 13th

10am - 1pm

North DeKalb Block Party

3496 Keswick Drive

Chamblee, GA 30341

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Thursday, May 26th 12pm

Lunch & Learn: Senior Center Managers' Round Table

Virtual

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Thursday, May 26th 2pm

Lou Walker

Age My Way Drama Club Production

Virtual

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DeKalb Human Services Department Announces the Beginning of its 2022-2023 Human Services Grant Cycle

Wednesday, May 18th

10:00 a.m.

Registration is required to participate in this Public Meeting. To register online, please visit  https://bit.ly/2022-2023grants.

The purpose of the Human Services Grant Program is to provide opportunities for community partnership with local organizations that can successfully address identified service needs for the citizens of DeKalb County, Georgia.

Eligible non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to be awarded a grant utilizing County General Fund and Victim Assistance Funds. Agencies that receive Victim Assistance Grant Funds, must meet the County’s eligibility criteria, and must also be certified to provide victim assistance programming through the State of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

The Human Services Grant Program is competitive, and the total amount of awards allotted each year is based on the availability of funds. This grant program is designed to supplement existing programs and activities for DeKalb County residents.

Examples of appropriate service areas for the Human Services Grant Program include, but are not limited to, youth development/early childhood programs, senior services, services for individuals with disabilities & special needs, domestic violence & family intervention, substance abuse treatment & prevention, mental & behavioral health, health & wellness, nutrition & hunger prevention, legal counseling & advocacy, family economics & money management, refugee services, homelessness and family transition.

For more information about the DeKalb Human Services Grant Program, please contact Ms. Lisa Thomas, Grants Coordinator at (470) 543-0754 or lmthomas@dekalbcountyga.gov. 

DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond's 2022 State of the County Address 

“The Sky is the Limit” was the theme of DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond’s State of the County address on April 27 in the Atlantic Aviation corporate hangar at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.

CEO Thurmond’s outlook for 2022 and beyond will focus on DeKalb County’s ongoing efforts to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic while investing in critical infrastructure that supports economic growth and prosperity.

Click here or on the image above to watch the 2022 State of the County address.

Volunteer Appreciation Week: Celebrating Those Who Helped 77% of Students Advance to the Next Reading Grade Level 

Last week the Office of Partnerships and External Affairs celebrated the volunteers who helped DeKalb students improve their reading skills through a partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, the AARP Foundation and the DeKalb County School District for the AARP Experience Corps Tutoring Program. 

OPEA staff provided a daily virtual note of appreciation to acknowledge their time and dedication to assisting in the growth of our students. The week concluded with a special token of gratitude– gift baskets from Georgia Gifts & More, a local DeKalb business, and a special greeting from DeKalb Super District 7 Commissioner Lorrain Cochran-Johnson, who highlighted the significant achievement of last year’s program.

See what some of our volunteers had to say:

If you are interested in volunteering for the AARP Experience Corps Foundation please contact the Office of Partnerships and External Affairs Senior Coordinator, Mussettee H. Hill at mhill@dekalbcountyga.gov or apply at https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/aarp-volunteer-application/.

Get Ready for the May 24, 2022 General Primary

CLICK HERE FOR EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND INFORMATION 

Key Dates for Absentee Ballots

May 13: Last day to submit an absentee application

May 24: Election Day (Last day for us to receive your absentee ballot by 7pm)

Click here for the Absentee Ballot Application.

Click here for instructions and additional information including how to return your absentee ballot and how to check the status of your absentee ballot.

Click here for more information about the current election.

Frequently asked questions regarding Georgia’s redistricting and how it

might impact voters in DeKalb County.

POLL WORKERS NEEDED

Poll workers are key to the election process!

Poll Officials, once selected, are required to attend training on policy, procedures and election equipment. Poll Officials must work together the day before the Election to setup the polling precinct and prepare for Election Day. On Election Day, every Poll Official must arrive at their assigned polling location at 5:30am and will work until the close of the Election to ensure every citizen of DeKalb County have an opportunity to vote.

Click here and here to learn more and to apply.

DeKalb County’s Human Services Department is a network of county programs, services and community partners that support the well-being of all DeKalb county citizens. We strive to create opportunities for people to be safe, healthy, and realize their full potential. Human Services is dedicated to supporting the development of individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities

for the citizens of DeKalb County.