The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board is an 11 member advisory body appointed by the chief executive officer, Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, DeKalb Municipal Association and legislative delegation. The board provides general direction and advice on the types of activities and necessary facilities and assists the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department in their efforts to provide leisure services to all citizens of DeKalb County
| Board Members | Appointed By |
| Clara Burks-Jones | CEO Office |
| Chris S. Hester | Commissioner Robert Patrick, District 1 |
| Sally Sears | Commissioner Michelle Long Spears , District 2 |
| Jerrie Bason | Commissioner Larry Johnson, District 3 |
| Calvin Sims Sr. | Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, District 4 |
| Dennis Allen | Commissioner Mereda Davis-Johnson, District 5 |
| Christina Rios | Commissioner Edward "Ted" Terry, District 6 |
| Victoria Anglin | Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, District 7 |
| Carolyn Taggart | DeKalb Legislative Delegation |
| Whitney McGinniss, | DeKalb County School Board |
| Vacant | DeKalb Municipal Association |
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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
2024 Citizens Advisory Board Meeting Calendar
The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory board meets on the fourth Tuesday bi-monthly.
**All meetings are open to the general public**
| Date | Meeting Type | Location | Time | ||
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Tuesday, Jan. 23,2024 | Regular |
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs,1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084 - Room 111 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Mar. 26,2024 | Regular | Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs,1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084 - Room 111 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, May 14,2024 | Public/ | East Central DeKalb Community Senior Center,4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (Date changed due to graduations) | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, July 23,2024 | Regular | Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Sept. 24,2024 | Public/ |
N. H. Scott Recreation Center,2230 Tilson Road, Decatur, GA 30032
| 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Nov. 19,2024 | Regular | Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Center,2706 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta, GA 30316 | 6:00 p.m. |
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If you are interested in receiving reminders to attend the Citizen Advisory Board please send your email to dekalbparks@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Citizen Advisory Board
(4th Tuesday in the month – except November)
6:00 p.m.
1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030
