Commissioner Robert Patrick Welcomes U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to District 1

DECATUR, Ga.—U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to make anappearance in District 1 on Friday, Aug. 6, to pitch the Safe Streets for All program. Secretary Buttigieg will tour the Buford Highway corridor, located in District 1 of DeKalbCounty at 1 p.m. He will be joined by U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath and local officials […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Meets with PDK Director to Discuss Airport Expansion Plan

As the second largest airport in the state of Georgia, Commissioner Patrick recognizes the economic influence the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) has within District 1, the region, and the state. As several resident groups have voiced their concerns about the proposed expansion plans, Commissioner Patrick met with airport Director Mario Evans on several occasions to get […]
Peachtree Creek Greenway and Commissioner Robert Patrick Welcome Congresswoman Lucy McBath

On July 8, 2021, US House Rep. Lucy McBath had a chance to experience first-hand, the progress of the first mile of the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Organized by the the advocacy group Peachtree Creek Greenway, Inc, the walking tour gave District 1 leaders the opportunity to pitch the importance of expanding the trail and how […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Introduces Non-Discrimination Ordinance

On Tuesday, June 15th, 2021, Commissioner Robert Patrick introduced a resolution for DeKalb CEO’s executive administration to review a draft for a countywide non-discrimination ordinance (NDO). If adopted, this amendment would make it a civil violation for anyone with a county business license and/or permit to discriminate against any protected class. According to Georgia Equality: […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Helps Students That Have Fallen Behind

Due to the pandemic, the Latino community was one of the hardest-hit in the United States, facing among the highest rates of unemployment and income loss, along with the highest rates of hospitalization of any demographic group. These losses have spurred on broader challenges for Latino families, causing hardships ranging from food insecurity to decreased […]
Commissioner Patrick Provides Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) Funds for Rental Assistance and Food

During the national shelter-in-place order, many residents faced financial hardships due to job loss, layoffs, and illness. As one of several responses, Commissioner Patrick partnered with the Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) to assist residents with rental assistance and to stock the organization’s food pantry with a $230,000 CARES Act grant. Located in […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Attends his First Decide DeKalb Board Meeting after Signing Oath

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County District Commissioner Robert Patrick recently signedhis oath of office as a newly appointed board member of Decide DeKalb and attendedhis first meeting with the board today. Earlier this month, DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond appointed Commissioner Patrick tothe economic authority’s board. “I am honored to appoint Commissioner Robert Patrick to the Decide DeKalb […]
CBS46 Interviews Commissioner Patrick at Buck Godfrey Stadium Food and Vaccine Drive

Commissioner Patrick has partnered with DeKalb County on several mass food and vaccination drives that have resulted in thousands of pounds of food and vaccines distributed to residents.
Commissioner Patrick Partners with DeKalb CEO for Buford Highway Mass Vaccination and Food Drive

In partnership with DeKalb County CEO, we conducted several mass food and vaccination events on Buford Highway at the old K-Mart site. Thousands of people were able to receive food, vaccine shots, and $100 gift cards.
Commissioner Robert Patrick Launches ‘Be D1 to Stop COVID-19’ Public Awareness Campaign

Initiative to target vulnerable communities DECATUR, GA—As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) begin torelax mask policies for outdoors and those who have been vaccinated, DeKalb CountyCommissioner Robert Patrick is reminding residents that precautions still need to betaken. Although the number of COVID-19 cases are on the decline, there are hot spots inseveral […]