New DeKalb County Development Opportunity Site Inventory GIS tool launches with Major Emphasis on Brownfields
(DeKalb County, Georgia, July 5, 2023) Identifying abandoned and underutilized land due to pollution from industrial use will be much easier in DeKalb County because of the new Geographical Information System (GIS) tool which launched on the county’s website today. The new database is a collaboration between Decide DeKalb Development Authority and Commissioner Robert Patrick, […]
Taking properties from blight to bright – new ‘brownfield’ mapping tool details development opportunities for contaminated sites
While DeKalb County is booming, as people and businesses are drawn to the county’s array of cultural, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, there’s one area of opportunity that a new tool is bringing to light: Brownfields. Brownfields are former industrial or commercial sites where future use is affected by environmental contamination. These could include former gas […]
Why I voted to approve Decide DeKalb’s Druid Manor Hill tax incentive project
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Commissioner Robert Patrick Funds Mercer University Trail Feasibility Study
Decatur Ga-Commissioner Patrick recently allocated $46,000 for the PATH Foundation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of a trail that would connect Mercer University as part of the North Fork Peachtree Creek and Henderson Mill Creek trail systems. In 2020, the PATH Foundation entered into a master contract agreement with DeKalb County to […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Tours Regional Airport Hub PDK with U.S. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock
DeKalb County District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick recently toured DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) with U.S. Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock to show both the vital economic impact the regional airport has on DeKalb County as well as the vital need to invest in the airport infrastructure. Also on the tour were DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Allocates $100,000 Towards the Revitalization of Dunwoody Veterans Memorial at Brook Run Park
Modernized memorial hopes to increase engagement and enhanced experience Decatur GA-Planning efforts are currently underway to revitalize Dunwoody Veterans Memorial at Brook Run Park. During a 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony earlier this year, a concept plan to upgrade the memorial was unveiled by the City of Dunwoody’s Department of Parks and Recreation. The City of […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Interviews with Fox News on the Future of Pleasantdale Park
On March 31st, Commissioner Patrick held the first of two community meetings to discuss the future of Pleasantdale Park. The County is in the process of master planning the park and residents expressed their concerns and desire of what a new park should be. Fox News was there to report on the meeting. Read more […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick to hold Community Meeting to Seek Feedback on Pleasantdale Park Upgrade
Decatur, GA – On Thursday, March 31st, the Presiding Officer of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Robert Patrick will host a community meeting at Pleasantdale Elementary. Commissioner Patrick is holding the meeting to seek input from those who live in the area and will ultimately be the immediate benefactors of the park’s makeover. Joining […]
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 […]
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 […]