Commissioner Patrick Visits I Care America, Names Anthony Delgado February Trailblazer
Commissioner Robert Patrick visited I Care America in District One to interview founder Anthony Delgado, who will receive the Trailblazer Award as part of DeKalb County’s recognition of African American History Month in February. I Care America feeds approximately 600 families per month, runs food pickup routes five days a week across metro Atlanta and […]
Pleasantdale Park Renovation: Progress Update
The design team working on the Pleasantdale Park renovation, located in District 1, has completed approximately 30% of the construction documents, translating the master plan and community input into detailed plans for the project. Work is now underway on the final construction documents, which will fully define construction details, materials, and technical requirements. Once completed, […]
Demolition Day: DeKalb County Takes Down Blighted Property in Northcrest Neighborhood
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Addressing Homelessness in District 1: Visible Progress and Long-Term Solutions
Drive along the I-85 corridor through District 1 and you’ll notice something different at several key intersections. The underpasses at Clairmont Road, Pleasantdale, Shallowford Road and Chamblee Tucker Road are cleaner and safer than they’ve been in years. This work didn’t happen by accident. Tommy Phillips, DeKalb County’s Community Development Coordinator for Housing, has been […]
Progress and Service in DeKalb County District 1: Building on our 2024 successes in 2025
I want to share with our District 1 community the progress we made in 2024 and how we plan to build on it for the future. Serving as your Commissioner is an honor and an opportunity to drive meaningful change across DeKalb County. Leadership in Economic Development One of our most significant achievements in 2024 […]
Reflecting on Four Years of Service: A Journey of Growth, Partnership, and Impact with Decide DeKalb
As I reflect on my four-year tenure serving on the Decide DeKalb Development Authority Board, I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to an organization whose mission, to nourish our communities through opportunities and partnerships that foster growth, equity and innovation, aligns so closely with my own values and vision for District 1 […]
Healthcare as Infrastructure: Commissioner Patrick’s Visit to Mosaic Health Center
When Commissioner Robert Patrick stepped into Mosaic Health Center in Clarkston, he witnessed something that challenges conventional thinking about healthcare in America: a bustling clinic where healthcare is treated not as a commodity, but as essential infrastructure—as fundamental to a community’s wellbeing as roads and bridges. “Health care is just like a bridge in a […]
Investing in DeKalb’s Water Future: Understanding the 2025 Rate Adjustment
Here in DeKalb County, we pride ourselves on providing essential services to our diverse community. While our county serves a kaleidoscope of people and places, one aspect is shared by all: everybody needs clean, reliable water. With my support, DeKalb is adopting a forward looking stance in addressing our water and sewer infrastructure needs, investing […]
DeKalb County Approves Study for Top End I-285 Bus Rapid Transit Initiative
Commissioner Robert Patrick has taken an important step toward transforming transportation options across the region. On February 14, 2024, he obtained funding approval from the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for a crucial study that could reshape how residents travel throughout the County. The Top End BRT Vision The Board of Commissioners approved agenda item […]
DeKalb County to Explore New Dumpster Requirements for Multi-Family Properties
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has successfully implemented an important improvement to waste management practices at apartment complexes and multi-family housing units throughout the county. The Board has officially adopted a new ordinance establishing dumpster requirements for these properties. Addressing a Decades-Long Concern The initiative was motivated by persistent issues that have impacted residents’ […]