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 […]
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 […]
DeKalb County District 1 Residents Sound Off During Commissioner Robert Patrick’s Stormwater Town Hall
DECATUR, Ga.—Commissioner Robert Patrick held a town hall on May 6 to discussstormwater concerns in District 1. With torrential rainstorms over the past few days,more than 50 residents participated to seek answers to many of their flooding, drainage,and road repair questions. The featured speaker was Rick Lemke, director of DeKalb’s Public Works Department,who explained the […]
Once in a Generation Opportunity
Almost 80 years ago, DeKalb County, Georgia proposed a million-dollar bond to build a new water plant in modern day Dunwoody. That investment was considered risky back in the day, but quickly increased in value to six million dollars and was credited with bringing over $75 million in industrial development to north DeKalb; a phenomenal […]
Commissioner Patrick Visits Snapfinger AWTF Water Plant Expansion
Last year, my team and I had the opportunity to tour several of DeKalb County’s water plants. During these tours, not only did we learn how the water systems operate in DeKalb County, but also learned of the various planned upgrades and improvements to increase capacity.
CEO Michael Thurmond Appoints Commissioner Robert Patrick to Decide DeKalb Board of Directors
Earlier this year, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond appointed Commissioner Patrick to the county economic development authority, Decide DeKalb. CEO Thurmond stated, “I am honored to appoint Commissioner Robert Patrick to the Decide DeKalb board, his local government experience, knowledge of economic development and commitment to public service will benefit all of the county.” As […]
Commissioner Patrick Tours Fleet Management
Director Robert Gordon provided a comprehensive overview of the county’s nearly 3,000 vehicles that are under his management. The county has been aggressively reducing its carbon footprint by using natural gas vehicles. To date, we have 378 natural gas vehicles. For the first time in the department’s history, their natural gas consumption (1.3 million gallons) […]
Commissioner Patrick Holds Covid-19 Spanish Townhall
DECATUR, Ga.–Residents in DeKalb County continue to experience a rise in COVID-19 cases. In District 1, there are underserved communities that need resources and information that allows them to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. Commissioner Robert Patrick (District 1) has partnered with Kaiser Permanente to provide a virtual Town hall question-and-answer session […]