District 4 Events
What’s Happening in District 4?
Hi, I’m Commissioner Chakira Johnson — and I believe the best way to lead is by staying connected.
This is where you’ll find events happening across our community, from town halls and neighborhood cleanups to cultural celebrations and community conversations. These moments help us grow together, solve problems and celebrate what makes District 4 so special.
I hope to see you out there!
GDOT I-285 Eastside Express Lanes Project Open House
The Georgia Department of Transportation is hosting a Public Information Open House so residents can learn more about the I-285 Eastside Express Lanes Project
The proposed I-285 Eastside Express Lanes project will improve mobility on the eastern portion of I-285 in metro Atlanta and will connect to the Georgia Express Lanes network.
More information about the project is available on GDOT’s website at https://i285eastsideexpresslanes-gdot.hub.arcgis.com
Hamilton's Fall Festival & Trunk R Treat
DeKalb Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs and Commissioner Chakira Johnson for food and fun at Hamilton's Fall Festival & Trunk R Treat!
Festival Admission is just 1 bag of candy!
Community Connection
Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet your District 4 neighbors, and connect with local leaders about the issues that matter most to you. It’s all part of building a stronger community together. We hope you will join us!
Additional representatives from DeKalb service departments such as Sanitation, Roads & Drainage, Code and Law Enforcement and others will be present to provide updates and answer questions from the community.
LifeLine Animal Services’ Mobile Pet Clinic will also be on location to provide pet services. Registration required. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/LifeLineMobileRegistration
For those that were unable to attend, a recording of the meeting is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPjB2PIa9Vo
Data Center Town Hall
A town hall to help residents understand data centers. Presented by CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, and Commissioners Dr. LaDena Bolton and Mereda Davis Johnson.
Discussion Topics
Energy and water use
Infrastructure and power
Cost and economics | Taxation and jobs
Scalability and future AI and computing demands
Missed it? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMHkgVR6MNQ
Community Connection
Missed it? Watch the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XneFe70nKSg&t=467s
Chakira’s Cookout
Come join Commissioner Chakira Johnson & The District 4 Team for their inaugural cookout to celebrate Summer and get prepared for the upcoming school year! In addition to food, cold refreshments, and live entertainment including D Ron, the event will provide DeKalb District 4 students, their parents/guardians and teachers with educational supplies and services, such as school-required vaccinations and health screenings.
Missed it? See the re-cap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn1UeEkrfaM
Catch our next cookout June 2026!
Community Connection
Special Guest Speaker:
Maria Houser, DeKalb County Director of Environmental Compliance, CIP, and Consent Decree
Maria Houser serves as the first Director of Environmental Compliance for DeKalb County, Georgia, as well as the Director of the Capital Improvement Program. In this role, she leads the implementation of the $1.5 billion sanitary sewer system improvements as required by the Consent Decree.
Representatives from DeKalb's service departments, including Sanitation, Roads & Drainage, Law Enforcement, and others, will be present to provide updates and answer questions from the community.