Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Launches DeKalb County District 7 Corridor Cleanup Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT:
Allison M. Slocum
District Manager
470-889-4213

Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Launches DeKalb County District 7 Corridor Cleanup Initiative
Heavily-trafficked roadways in south DeKalb to be targeted

DECATUR, GA. –This weekend DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will launch her annual litter initiative in which volunteers will clean up several stretches of heavily-trafficked roadways.

The DeKalb County District 7 Corridor Cleanup Initiative will kick off Saturday, April 10, at 9 a.m. and will focus on cleaning up Panola Road, between Covington Highway and Thompson Mill Road. Volunteers are asked to meet at 2695 Panola Road, Stonecrest, GA 30058.

“During the first year of my term in office, I launched a litter cleanup project with local civic organizations,” said Commissioner Cochran-Johnson. “Seeing neighborhoods collaborate with one another to invest in the beautification of their community was inspiring and I look forward to the successful completion of this venture.”

The five-week District 7 Corridor Cleanup Initiative will focus on several south DeKalb roads, taking place on the following dates:

Saturday, April 10
Panola Road, between Covington Highway and Thompson Mill Road
Meet-up location: 2695 Panola Road, Stonecrest, GA 30058

Saturday, April 17
Columbia Drive, between Rainbow Drive and Glenwood Drive
Meet-up location: 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034

Saturday, May 1
Candler Road, between Toney Drive and Flat Shoals Road
Meet-up location: 2801 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30034

Monday, May 10
Lavista Road, between Harobi Drive and Lavista Woods Drive
Meet-up location: 4800 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

Monday, May 17
Memorial Drive, between Kensington Road and Hambrick Road
Meet-up location: 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30022

Volunteers will receive masks, gloves, trash bags, reflective vests and trash pick-up sticks. Lunch will also be provided at the meet-up locations following each cleanup.

Individuals interested in volunteering should register at https://bit.ly/2OkuRKS.

For more information, media coverage or to schedule an interview with Commissioner Cochran-Johnson, Email [email protected] or call 470-889-4213.

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