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 |
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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**
| Date | Meeting Type | Location | Time | ||
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Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 | Regular |
Fire Rescue Headquarters 1950 W. Exchange Pl. Tucker, GA 30084 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 | Regular | Arabia Mountain Nature Center 3787 Klondike Rd. Stonecrest, GA 30038 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Public/ | Mystery Valley Golf Course 6094 Shadow Rock Dr. Lithonia, GA 30058 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, July 28,2026 | Regular | Lucious Sanders Recreation Center, 2484 Brice St. Lithonia, GA 30058 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday,Sept. 22, 2026 | Public/ |
DeKalb Community Achievement Center, 4522 Flat Shoals Pkwy. Decatur, GA 30034
| 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 | Regular | Hamilton Recreation Center 3262-B Chapel St. Scottdale, GA 30079 | 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
404-371-2000