Citizens Advisory Board

 

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

Term Expires

Vacant

CEO Office

 

Chris S. Hester

Commissioner Robert Patrick, District 1

Dec. 31,2028

Sally Sears

Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, District 2

Dec. 31,2028

Vacant

Commissioner Nicole Massiah, District 3 

 

Kevin Polite

Commissioner Chakira Johnson, District 4

Dec. 31, 2028

Dennis Allen

Commissioner Mereda Davis-Johnson, District 5

Dec. 31,2028

Christina Rios

Commissioner Edward "Ted" Terry, District 6

Dec. 31,2028

Victoria Anglin

Commissioner LaDena Bolton, District 7

Dec. 31,2026

Josceyln O'Neil

DeKalb Legislative Delegation

Dec. 31,2028

Whitney McGinniss, 

DeKalb County School Board

Dec. 31,2026

Melanie Hammet

DeKalb Municipal Association

Dec. 31,2028

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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
2025 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**

 DateMeeting TypeLocationTime 
 

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

Regular
Meeting

 

Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA  30079

6:00 p.m.

 
 

Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025

Regular
Meeting

Gresham Park Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, GA  30316 

6:00 p.m.

 
 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Public/
Community
Meeting

Midway Recreation Center, 3181 Midway Road, Decatur, GA, 30032

6:00 p.m.

 
 

Tuesday, July 22,2025

Regular
Meeting

Redan Recreation, 1839 Phillips Road, Lithonia, GA  30058

6:00 p.m.

 
 

Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Public/
Community
Meeting

 

Porter Sanford III, Performing Arts and Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA  30034

 

 

6:00 p.m.

 
 

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Regular
Meeting

Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA  30033

6:00 p.m.

 

 

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.


CAB By-Laws and Constitution 

CAB Meeting minutes

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