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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

DeKalb County has successfully implemented a comprehensive sidewalk mapping system, fulfilling a key initiative championed by Commissioner Robert Patrick. The Board of Commissioners approved Commissioner Patrick’s proposed legislation directing the County to develop this essential planning tool, which has now been completed by the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department. A Valuable Resource for Residents and […]

While women make their mark in every continent, country, state, city and town every day, District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick every year recognizes women who move the needle every day in metro Atlanta and DeKalb County, Georgia.  The Move to ‘Officially’ Celebrate Women’s History Dates to 1909 After decades of lobbying, March became internationally recognized […]