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October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/b776942e-1fda-4c7c-90fc-316e5f4f313c/6ac6a4667d735ea2a18a6c83.jpg Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a8a04019-9c46-47ea-8058-c1c2c3ec5a3d/6ac6991b7d735ea2a1891b7c.png Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Highlights from the 2nd Annual Youth Safe Driving Summit, where Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson joined Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling, public safety representatives and community partners for hands-on traffic safety activities. Johnson tried a driving simulator and joined Coleman-Stribling on the closed course for a three-wheeled race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/fde4609a-4d56-46bc-aa44-9f3e8a65224f/6ac7ac8ccc7a5a2b73341d3b.jpg Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson joins community partners outside the South DeKalb Day Center at New Life Community Alliance during an Oct. 5 visit to learn more about services supporting residents experiencing homelessness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/9f862af2-1dcd-4e93-a6a6-98ffc86fbeac/6ac6b890045e774991a9d68b.jpg Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Johnson’s Oct. 5 visits to the South DeKalb Day Center and Frontline Response included tours of service areas, shelter accommodations and community resources supporting residents experiencing homelessness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/0aeed479-b001-4d53-bbcd-d590d8c19dae/6ac543dd1f5db62f9543dc7d.png Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/1fdf942f-44eb-4826-9b8b-c46d61a70edb/6ac543ddbbad531ac8f49d71.png Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/5ac528db-f8f4-4196-ad31-36c4de6958d4/6abfd36785f560d1665e7482.png Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/78c3bf18-9494-4e35-a330-dcf5ebc5560d/6979363d5e933becfb7cc486.png Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c14a240e-0fa4-4a79-86ad-4f5aff28b39d/6abfd8727bca8cd20c359913.jpg Newsletter Archive - October 8, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/8s3t3nzsrybvouu9n4u5blyntgt45q monthly 0.5 2026-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/55eb1c63-91fa-48e0-b0df-85882852ea43/6aab02f01eb5f46f76a438c7.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/1820637f-0f85-45d9-aabe-d2688cc50e20/6ab3f4c9ec718870e139b2c6.png Newsletter Archive - September 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson observe a solemn moment during the County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Additional photos show Commissioner Johnson with DeKalb County Police Chief Gregory Padrick and Fire Rescue Chief Melvin Carter, and a uniformed service member at DeKalb County’s 9/11 Memorial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/8dd86b59-de05-4504-b38e-ce4ac79423d3/6ab2bd1d18891558b46420df.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson joined residents, community partners and local organizations at the Clarkston International Rice Festival, celebrating the cultures, traditions and community connections that make Clarkston unique. Bottom right, from left: Community Outreach Coordinator Nicole Herranz, Chief of Staff Alesia Brooks and Commissioner Johnson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/d2d6f40d-44c0-4591-a8d2-affc3f47e79f/6ab15dc1625a2e25f9639289.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out District 4 Community Outreach Coordinator Nicole Herranz joined a tour of Claratel Behavioral Health facilities to learn more about its behavioral health, recovery and developmental disability services, including a new 27,000-square-foot facility currently under construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/305b93b4-2d05-4ad8-8910-3a9d1d515e92/6ab3ff8dec718870e13af4bc.png Newsletter Archive - September 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson joined community and government leaders at Georgia Tech’s Government Leaders Day, celebrating civic partnership, campus tradition, and a spirited game day in Atlanta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/6c306851-39f6-4220-9014-836ccfd3ab3c/6ab52803d760da4bf38f91d8.png Newsletter Archive - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/69bafe24-2368-4606-8728-a37a67b07862/6a8deecce25296bd1b4e6ff6.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson with keynote speaker former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin during Leadership DeKalb’s Annual Dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/5a9104bf-9465-424d-b988-a53e03d07739/6a8dedeb56f37ac03c858a9f.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out DeKalb County Chief Operating Officer Zachary Williams speaks during Leadership DeKalb’s Annual Dinner, where he received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. Below, Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson poses with former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and members of her Leadership DeKalb Class of 2020 during the celebration. Photos courtesy of Brian Bates Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/89538254-4274-4ea8-b98f-0807fa0c30c1/6a8dedfccdd4b797a3720088.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson addresses guests during Leadership DeKalb’s Annual Dinner and greets former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, the evening’s keynote speaker. 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Rucker, Lieutenant Nial Fraser, Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson, and Major Yolanda Baron during Commissioner Johnson’s visit to the DeKalb County Police Department’s East Precinct. Behind them, colorful T-shirts designed by graduating police academy classes showcase each class’s unique logo and class phrase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/425a9c51-b178-4ecb-97f7-63426aa9a1cd/6945ffc20fb296cb1269d1fb.png Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out DeKalb County DUI Court recently celebrated participants who reached an important milestone through the program, recognizing the hard work, personal growth and commitment that brought them to graduation. The ceremony honored graduates for the progress they have made and the dedication required to successfully complete the program, while offering an opportunity for family members, supporters and community leaders to celebrate their accomplishments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c0ba494f-03ca-48ba-8c61-dcb26917ce78/6aa108f9bfc1456f8c79e232.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson participates in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new DeKalb County Fire Station No. 5 in Tucker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/ae6fa2ea-4b6f-4d44-b304-62876a340c7f/6aa108b4dd867dc12dec4e50.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out DeKalb County Director of Public Safety Darnell Fullum and Fire Rescue Chief Melvin Carter deliver remarks during the Fire Station No. 5 groundbreaking, which celebrated the beginning of construction on the new SPLOST-funded facility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/2c6a5d9b-e2da-4585-84d5-d8af04feac1a/6aa2fd2b240171435eec8009.png Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson speaks during the September 8 demolition of a blighted property at 447 Martindale Court in Stone Mountain. The property is being cleared as part of efforts to address blight and encourage quality residential development in District 4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/97aa4a72-cfa3-4714-81f0-1ed0c7267d6d/69d673baeaae8b1b71d5340a.png Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out From left: Georgia Piedmont Technical College Project Manager Michelle Byrdsong; Deputy Presiding Officer, Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton; Georgia Piedmont Technical College President Dr. Tavarez Holston; and District 4 Chief of Staff Alesia Brooks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/8ded1077-a71a-4539-9d7a-9a5a1a0070b6/cosmbannerlogo.jpg Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/7c45b6d8-f7d9-4c4c-9609-bdd7b8d33faa/6a55148d524a3ec4c62c7e83.png Newsletter Archive - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/40047a69-097a-40c4-8990-3449d9311a8b/6aa0e6295c60af50facf4ee5.png Newsletter Archive - September 10, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/august-20-2026-edition-chakiras-corner-newsletter-1 monthly 0.5 2026-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/e09688e6-0076-4722-82a8-438c431d7aeb/6a7b5e41746f53c63d044104.png Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson with Scottdale Early Learning CEO Dr. Leah Skinner at the organization's Back-to-School Bash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/d74dff22-567a-463a-90ed-dc305295624a/6a7b5559b7d2084524ca60f1.png Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson joins Scottdale Early Learning, community partners and public safety personnel for its Back-to-School Bash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/6d2aea50-ecf0-4ef0-9ffb-15902d9803f8/6a860e2262d760a82da4b003.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson shares her perspective on balancing responsible data center development with local infrastructure and community needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/5bc4187c-3cfb-415a-b3af-177eb9745e87/6a860e225113a1715f3210a6.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson sits alongside regional leaders for “The Local Balancing Act of Data Center Regulation” panel during the 2026 INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/41f113c0-23ee-4e44-9d9f-cd10f8939852/6a860e221447bf72d9e25719.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out From left: Katherine Zitsch, Mike Alexander, DeKalb County Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson, Douglas County Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones, Doug Hooker, Henry County Commissioner Kevin Lewis, Jonathan Noble, Kathryn Jones and Michael Paris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/5b4bba17-e22a-42fe-b001-026e01aafbf0/6a860e2262d760a82da4b035.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson poses with Angela Newborn during the INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/1aee80d2-56f0-4da7-b205-1c3698e859dd/6a87836167ecc8731ddb4140.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out DeKalb County Fire Rescue Class 1225 celebrates graduation alongside department leadership following the successful completion of firefighter recruit training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/7c239479-abe5-4265-b533-bc978e031923/6a8783611631faa8c3bb4935.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Firefighter helmets prepared for members of DeKalb County Fire Rescue Class 1225 during the graduation ceremony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c68fe6f8-50f5-4db1-90ed-d50baab4ca85/6979363d5e933becfb7cc486.png Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/9fec1bd6-5d13-4c44-bfd8-36774205bd43/6a8612ae1447bf72d9ea0ed8.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson celebrates Scottdale Day 2026 with residents and community partners, serving as a judge for the event’s rib cook-off and cake bake-off competitions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/2e8b5b6d-1678-404f-92d5-961e94f5eed3/6a7504be091295824609e268.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/bf3c653f-749b-4aae-a868-2b1cd70e245b/68e7adf2bebce410860905f9.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/b8792c47-41d0-480f-a410-72bcb96efac2/69d6da9d3d829c73b2f2d29d.png Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/fb901b2d-77cd-4c4e-9bc3-42562437eda4/6a7b7ce54e002388f4cbcf18.png Newsletter Archive - August 20, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-august-6th-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/ed943737-49ce-464c-a751-93b8d94fce13/6a6b8b2df982994d15ceb03a.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/35c6f6e1-a9cf-4e76-afbc-26a0de72ab3b/6a6b77534cb07d8c3fc3f478.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Watch the full episode on YouTube https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/ed757b8a-89b2-49e9-9333-71cf7e6285a7/6a6ccff1c4ee038689a822d4.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Become a Full STEAM Ahead Partner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/366800d0-79f4-40b1-b189-20041df391d9/6a6a4de6cdfcf049563cd1aa.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Residents gathered for Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson's special Community Connection Breakfast featuring her Mid-Year Progress Report on District 4 initiatives and community priorities, followed by an extended question-and-answer session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/88b71b9e-0154-4b9c-804f-8e15a015831e/6a5a3b3404ef0de80134cab7.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/25da0d83-78b9-4edd-b08e-03445342ce81/6a6cd37c32db2dd157c23ac4.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/d2991e08-98c7-4759-9f69-4aa4d8300c34/6a7504be091295824609e268.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/2c1ca9f5-d73c-4bbb-b7fd-3325d0d27b4e/6a6a46ce855e619069a4af3a.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Girls and their families gather for a Girls Clubhouse event presented in partnership with Be GirlPwrd, featuring a panel discussion focused on leadership, empowerment, and personal growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/677a248d-226a-4e27-9623-13da5b9a35a1/6a6a3e507d99a224642b20aa.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out DeKalb County Fire Rescue recruits, Celebs Give Back Founder and CEO Aniah Denise, and District 4 Chief of Staff Alesia Brooks pose for a group photo during the Celebs Give Back Back-to-School Bash at Wade Walker Park Family YMCA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/90cdd60e-cf2a-4d8b-a6cf-424c397f0216/6a74b9ba568ec73524e1f4e3.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson joined public safety leaders and award recipients at the DeKalb Chamber's 2026 VALOR Public Safety Awards, celebrating the dedication, courage, and service of DeKalb County's first responders and public safety professionals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/88fa4224-d675-498f-96e4-08a418aa64a0/6a75024a9a9c7792ea98aa21.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson joined residents, neighborhood leaders, first responders, and community partners during National Night Out celebrations across DeKalb County, strengthening relationships and promoting safer, more connected communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a772275f-9564-4fed-8b57-157822118de1/6a73ab9cf325d74f8f966666.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/8c01e4ed-ae35-4646-86bb-0590a4cfe161/6a7398ed6c6452402b0b23f0.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c835672c-14cd-4126-b222-ec93a7c45369/6a7398ed26610fdfeee4db0b.png Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/47fb294c-737b-43f1-bad0-e9c7f18e44fa/6a750447f4dee0f60fd5c0d9.jpg Newsletter Archive - August 6, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson, retired DeKalb County Marshal Kevin Richardson, and Stone Mountain Police Chief James Westerfield at Marshal Richardson's retirement celebration. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-july-23rd-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/35db16b1-8c5a-4d0e-8ae8-c01c75f67211/6a4bd2879ec92688b5d120ab.png Newsletter Archive - July 23, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/57131b5f-458b-4e63-b793-86a8dbc76436/6a5a3b3404ef0de80134cab7.jpg Newsletter Archive - July 23, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/3fb19150-1b0a-4fc0-a564-12212bbc6a85/Congratulations+UEI+SM+2026.png Newsletter Archive - July 23, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-july-17th-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/3b793167-daf5-49e4-852d-34cec54b8275/6a4bd2879ec92688b5d120ab.png Newsletter Archive - July 17, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/01440611-06f8-4802-afac-f62ec9057ee3/6a5a3b3404ef0de80134cab7.jpg Newsletter Archive - July 17, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/40906d45-1d24-4438-8b3a-43582e5d1034/6a566a8a21818528a8154163.png Newsletter Archive - July 17, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Display showcasing artwork and educational materials from R2ISE Recovery at the "Our Stories, Our Voices: The Village Speaks" event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/238b56c1-cb83-448d-806c-334f9708fdb2/6a5a5b6515ea18e07f5c210d.png Newsletter Archive - July 17, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson speaks during the "DeKalb County Announces Housing and Community Investments" press conference, joined by Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, Commissioner Ted Terry, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, and Chief Operating Officer Zach Williams. 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Photo by DCTV. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-july-9th-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/efa17bc8-bf4f-4b27-9c42-f0a62e7971bb/6a43c9064c02d14b8d9f3801.png Newsletter Archive - July 9, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/e91215b3-3d04-49ac-9b11-fdddb6b07b40/6a4ebf748b929b11f2f7a660.png Newsletter Archive - July 9, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/235fab74-6474-4d8a-9661-acbca95afcf7/6a4d74ca55edb24b9047ea30.png Newsletter Archive - July 9, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Chakira Johnson joined neighbors and community leaders at the Stone Mountain Historical Society's annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast, celebrating Independence Day while supporting local students through a school supply drive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/5322655e-ba80-4ab4-8b7e-ba0ae03eb5b5/693743f05101085cc17bbade.jpg Newsletter Archive - July 9, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/6d753189-2abf-46f2-b1a5-7b2773c8ace7/6a4bd2879ec92688b5d120ab.png Newsletter Archive - July 9, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-june-25th-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/d733d1d8-74b7-4c04-b34c-910c6b47a416/6a2c6e5afc5dba9abb19ac83.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/52276807-ec6a-4bdb-a46a-eda3ecc403f8/6a2c6f5296783b1af59195da.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Community members gathered to celebrate the Stone Mountain Community Garden's 15th Anniversary Brunch and recognize 15 years of growing food, fostering connections, and promoting environmental stewardship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/10cc85a4-1e46-4b8c-b814-3dced1f31473/6a30031c1b95dbb2c2ea1eea.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson and CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson at the Dancing for Dementia event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/8da52402-13ce-4d8a-9606-c2744e520f03/6a30031ca7336264a5752264.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Community members of all ages took to the dance floor during Dancing for Dementia, an event that brought people together through music, movement, and dementia awareness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/947e0632-7477-4a36-85d5-23c050eca151/6a2fffeaa7336264a574e6c9.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Chakira Johnson attended the DeKalb Juvenile Justice Council's "A Decade of Dedication" Gala, celebrating the organization's commitment to supporting youth and families throughout DeKalb County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/294cf508-21f5-4be0-b07d-8ce753e4128f/6a2fffead64da5ce6b5581d6.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out The DeKalb Juvenile Justice Council recognized student achievement and community impact during its "A Decade of Dedication" Gala, including scholarship presentations for deserving youth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/715ebe68-b37b-4101-bcef-27626b21ace2/6a2fffea998928ce1fa967a1.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Chakira Johnson met with representatives Caroline Hurst (left) and Greg White (right) from A Home for Everyone in DeKalb to discuss housing stability, supportive services, and collaborative efforts to address homelessness and housing needs throughout the county. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/64ce1de2-9892-4065-b76d-aaf0b921bd0f/6a32c9546dd61c546a04e476.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/e1794da9-0bb8-4576-87d5-13968302c6ed/6a2fffea0a683b64fe429a1f.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out A young participant takes part in a historical presentation during Antioch AME Church's Juneteenth Community Event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/bed5fa74-9f8d-4781-9b91-0dc81ed17b9f/6a2fffebd64da5ce6b5581f0.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Chakira Johnson poses with community members at Antioch AME Church's Juneteenth Community Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/9a5c17d5-8b34-499b-b6a8-093fd366d14b/6a3c5e1c07cf451b94b0dd77.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Chakira Johnson poses with Morris Day following Morris Day & The Time's performance at DeKalb County's Juneteenth Festival on June 13. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/ecd79d48-0d9e-461c-ba2f-5ba231aa608a/6a34723a1c5d711b35745184.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Chakira Johnson smiles for a selfie at DeKalb County's Juneteenth Festival while Morris Day & The Time perform on stage in the background at Rainbow Park Amphitheater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/0705dac2-66dd-4639-a047-72c487d3fe11/6a32e680bc828629fa771e9c.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Chakira Johnson speaks to residents during a Coffee with the Commissioner gathering at the East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/171ad17e-7f82-487e-b119-a179e172fc4c/6a3c5894b3c8655da2ae1476.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/2e836114-2bfb-4223-8625-139323b2ebfe/6a3c5894817563b473e1e47d.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Juneteenth: Freedom, Heritage, Progress brought residents, community leaders, and elected officials together in Stone Mountain for an evening of reflection, education, and celebration honoring the legacy of Juneteenth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/0ba1c609-4a9b-4587-b63b-abc9c237b739/6a16f90bf58810f313981b14.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/4555cec4-1bd7-465c-b495-518bdda6047d/PO+Signature+Line_wide_gldsigblktxt+2000px.png Newsletter Archive - June 25, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-june-4th-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/fd4f6f0a-9d9b-4e5c-8c5b-d914c92d08d4/6a17030cf58810f31398efb7.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 4, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Community members, county representatives, and project partners gather for the ribbon cutting celebrating the reopening and improvements at Cedar Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a213371e-01a6-446c-9137-ee47db91f8ef/6a17030c50a5a2a5d2fb9556.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 4, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Residents and guests attend the Cedar Park ribbon cutting ceremony and community celebration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/14d21682-cb90-479b-aa8d-725b88d7bb08/6a17030c4db8a774bb3e2e3e.png Newsletter Archive - June 4, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out New features at Cedar Park include upgraded playground equipment, shaded seating areas, picnic pavilions, and improved gathering spaces for residents and families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/9e89a3a9-800d-4243-981f-99c84fca0eb9/6a16f2069f3201833cdd97fc.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 4, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out (L-R) Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, Dr. Asia Foster, Erika Cotton, Jacquelyn E. Bridges, Dr. Sedessie Spivey, Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson, Stefani Carter, Dr. Christiana Johnson, District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah, District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick, and Deputy Presiding Officer Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton pose with DeKalb Public Health representatives following a proclamation presentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/9a2326a8-33a3-4322-89c8-8b974f13ec54/6a172972f58810f3139c4749.jpg Newsletter Archive - June 4, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/f0d1690f-d2c8-411e-9d65-d61ec85bbfa1/6a16f90bf58810f313981b14.png Newsletter Archive - June 4, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/4555cec4-1bd7-465c-b495-518bdda6047d/PO+Signature+Line_wide_gldsigblktxt+2000px.png Newsletter Archive - June 4, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/dd397f7b-ba92-42db-af58-7c053f7f29ed/6a161a175e09acb033da05dc.png Newsletter Archive - June 4, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-may-21st-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c26e6af2-66af-4106-a208-26d6b19bfdfe/6a0cdc4903136047827670fc.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Deputy Presiding Officer Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton and Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson attend the annual celebration at Mahidere Sibhat Lideta LeMariam Monastery EOTC alongside community and monastery leaders in May 2026. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/95dfd22d-6f26-40f6-bc38-f0890aee4ff0/6a0373f77f9c717c7cb9d472.webp Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson delivers remarks during a special recognition presentation held at the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners regular meeting. Photo: DCTV23. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/32c33b9c-e92a-4ec0-b614-874537dbd991/6a0373f760a7a52fdc4a6e9c.webp Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Former DeKalb Sheriff and retired U.S. Marshal Thomas E. Brown speaks during a special recognition presentation at the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meeting. Photo: DCTV23. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a6c990ad-3029-4387-ad87-f2272b76d99f/6a037524f90b5bc73bfb6d5c.webp Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Former DeKalb Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson addresses attendees during a special recognition presentation at the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meeting. Photo: DCTV23. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/ac86c624-89bf-4c71-bd01-93919998910e/6a0f4a833c3aed7c6370be52.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/bd7f0105-cc5e-4f44-9ab5-fce3a95a6302/6a0f4ac82bd282d08206daf2.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Ricky L. Clark Jr. of Pond & Company with Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson during the 21st Annual Council for Quality Growth Meet & Greet event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/03cec234-36fb-4c00-b6bf-ca0d9dc599d5/6a0f4978e05851175c2fc411.png Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Scenes from the 100 Black Men of DeKalb Annual Gala, “The Legacy Is Not Extinct… The Future Is Alive,” featuring community leaders, attendees, speakers, and moments from the evening’s celebration and recognition program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/f06f77cf-3faa-49c8-b205-e8a6d27e1bae/6a0b2abf60b3f1e04a9b39d1.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Display honoring Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. at the NAACP DeKalb County Branch Unity Breakfast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/65ac69de-40c4-4124-8724-207cdec6d285/6a0b2ac0dbe569a25ddacdc2.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick, Deputy Presiding Officer Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton, Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson, and attendees gather during the NAACP DeKalb County Branch Unity Breakfast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/bea7425b-2914-4db2-af8e-9c00b551c71d/6a0cd8617f72486315273337.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Award recipients and attendees pose for a group photo during Congressman Hank Johnson’s Pinnacle Awards event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c82b1b4d-2957-4215-bdf9-4a1ccf9092f9/6a0cd79cffe384cee5828206.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out View from the dais of the Maloof Center auditorium during ongoing renovations and construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/8cbec4af-6e1a-409e-aafe-d86618e46a93/69e800cda1636a6c65fc17b6.png Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/4555cec4-1bd7-465c-b495-518bdda6047d/PO+Signature+Line_wide_gldsigblktxt+2000px.png Newsletter Archive - May 21, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-may-14th-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/d91c6ac1-c998-48c0-93f6-b6762ff8551d/69efb11f24d066ec62a52d4c.png Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Watch the full conversation on YouTube https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a2025d37-5b03-42ff-b5d6-2c5a75cd340d/69fb9a827167fd9a35dd1cde.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Illustrations showcasing plans for the future Lulah Hills development at the former North DeKalb Mall site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/1336c49a-d0e8-4c66-8183-54096cb0fcdc/69fb9aa9019ea471ed1bc2ab.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Participants view ongoing construction at the future Lulah Hills site during the guided tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/0eb9b751-07e9-47ed-a276-356b22cf7465/69fe3d2d69827469820c1e3c.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Commissioner Chakira Johnson joins community partners and stakeholders during DeKalb County’s Comprehensive Housing Plan Tour focused on housing, development, and community planning efforts across the county. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c8490918-c56d-44a6-81fd-21be5bacda56/69fb6f84a6982c1655832118.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out From left to right: DeKalb Marshal Kevin Richardson; DeKalb County School District Police Chief Tracey Whaley; DeKalb Police Chief Gregory Padrick; Presiding Officer Commissioner Chakira Johnson; Executive Administrator for the DeKalb Clerk of Superior Court Laveeta Branche; and Stone Mountain Police Chief James Westerfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c7c60827-9ca5-4459-b644-d646ca24a621/69fb6ebe0394c985036516ad.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Program card from this year's Champions for Change event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/1929eb20-8f22-402c-978a-e43e0f96a4e6/69fb7fcb516b813067d45114.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out A Leopard Whipray glides above a “WRCDV 40th” display during the Champions for Change gala at the Georgia Aquarium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/2e543200-6c35-4bd2-80bb-8d517ef8e293/69fb6e5c7167fd9a35d1aef2.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out The organization unveiled its new “in safe company” branding during the Champions for Change gala and 40th anniversary celebration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/79ffa9ce-2394-4ef1-9c4d-bf3de3168fb8/69fe16c3bc1f77cc350358d4.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out DeKalb Police Chief Gregory Padrick delivers remarks during the annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of fallen law enforcement officers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a54120af-1cee-4d00-ba46-13cf1c3820ef/69fe16c3e4086e455f717384.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out A ceremonial honor guard participates in the Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony, presenting flags in tribute to fallen law enforcement officers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/130d72f2-d05d-4b8b-8af5-83345669e634/69fe16c3bc1f77cc350358d5.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out From left: City of Stone Mountain Police Chief James Westerfield, DeKalb County Police Chief Gregory Padrick, DeKalb Sheriff Melody Maddox, and DeKalb Marshal Kevin Richardson gather during the Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/aed9a8d7-cbf8-42c3-b1cb-16bcfb82c25a/69fdecf7bc1f77cc35f932fa.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out From left: District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick, District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah, DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Deputy Presiding Officer Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton, District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, and Presiding Officer District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/2de0e4b0-3352-4e5e-a1ff-34c5312af715/69fdf298a3dd25aa2a99c778.jpg Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Presiding Officer District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson delivers remarks during DeKalb County’s 2026 State of the County Address. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/843b5f5b-5e18-46cf-88a1-132f612bf933/69e800cda1636a6c65fc17b6.png Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/4555cec4-1bd7-465c-b495-518bdda6047d/PO+Signature+Line_wide_gldsigblktxt+2000px.png Newsletter Archive - May 14, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/newsletter-archive/chakiras-corner-newsletter-april-24th-2026-edition monthly 0.5 2026-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/70d70d5d-d45f-4ed9-b7c6-87a4d1ab31ca/69e7841eb0e5e2bb7f7cbe71.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/28448b15-2e40-47ff-a9aa-62534fcbb8e6/69e8e3979ff45b49cc7b130e.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/f3a34fb1-9797-4531-832f-b47fea18e179/69e7da6aa691ce6ea0a49c2f.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/8c1f26ee-eafe-4f67-ba39-b73d8281e9ca/69e7eebc8381f926788ee59a.png Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Left photo: Former DeKalb Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson with Commissioner Chakira Johnson; Right photo: Commissioner Johnson with former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/b0b92b88-6ef4-48d8-949f-b7894bab84de/69e6fab4c56ad2790858c459.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/db21045f-4a09-485a-a951-23d554d06de3/69e77ce68381f926786fb397.png Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/59f6c968-74cb-4cea-be21-f97e6ed7ee8a/69e77ce6b0e5e2bb7f7a9c1b.png Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/f5a63077-6359-4be1-902c-bb9b1c031558/69e77ce65e482c379ba4b21b.png Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/884fb0ac-c751-4089-b107-f5d3bb3fda18/69e77a6a229beab4e36cf146.png Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/356bd319-9426-4a0e-b0ae-1fda82428966/69e807486fc69286f3b98f31.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/e019c9d9-1da7-49b9-9851-569b02260fdf/69e807978381f92678940cb4.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c9814017-5c40-4ff6-83e5-ef1683b31658/69e807ebda11eeea68f653e7.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/4ec07e41-57ed-4c8f-9359-577a5481bd85/69e808db033b8ae4a4b9179f.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 24, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Community members and Commissioner Johnson gathered with the Queen family to honor Arthur Jerome “Que” Queen with a street renaming, celebrating his life, legacy, and lasting impact through a ribbon cutting and dedication of Arthur J. 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Front row, from left: Deputy Presiding Officer and Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton, Presiding Officer and District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah, and District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/4e28d8a2-f0e0-4be0-abc8-5630f3615f4c/69c6af070c63d560d2374037.jpg Newsletter Archive - April 9, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a4821553-de7b-473f-9226-d94797f3ed64/69cd415b1fe8d64b7c587a73.png Newsletter Archive - April 9, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/95c98a70-449f-4d74-9b06-48a0433c7bfd/69d670e5f7bfdb83df2f6738.png Newsletter Archive - April 9, 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Pictured clockwise from left: District 4 Chief of Staff, Alesia Brooks with District 5 Chief of Staff, Demetrius McCoy; 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Also pictured from left to right: District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long-Spears; Presiding Officer District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson; District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah; and District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/5b00bd31-6992-45a2-94e2-a5afc96d2430/69b9a1882a5357f7e02e16ab.webp Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/d67b53aa-838d-409b-a429-f4c659da7f9e/69bb1510aaac0fe17f761810.png Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/6aa0b248-a024-45a6-aa68-c7bd7cbdf920/69b833c6269d658441ab5329.png Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Clockwise from top left: Presiding Officer, Commissioner Chakira Johnson; Georgia Power Customer Engagement Specialists for DeKalb County, Kenneth Richardson and Tonia Sturges.; standing room only at the meeting at East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center; MARTA Government & Community Affairs Manager, Carolina Ramos; Andre Thomas of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta; and DeKalb County Tax Commissioner, Nicole Golden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c18e8cd1-f14c-4805-9a9e-c3c51ba749fe/69afb68513dc9c7295599d4f.png Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/63e7cc34-8a6b-4787-bb7f-aebc187c4a2c/69bc692f0a31c7503e3768a7.jpg Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out District 4 Chief of Staff, Alesia Brooks stands with Genesis Johnson during a tour of the new Teen Tech Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/21e2d5e0-eb48-4af3-baa7-d665410c1e73/69c156515d249673f6978a4f.png Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a2bf16f2-1455-4489-a806-0f72f440b132/69bc640f07f24f05625861d1.jpg Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out District 4 Chief of Staff, Alesia Brooks stands with Sabrina Moore, Scottdale resident and friend of Brenda "Gail" Lundy holding the Proclamation for Ms. Lundy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/5bf699be-4915-4511-88c6-570226fb36a6/69bdb08fb5ee806d9b15a7c4.jpg Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/61933326-d5a4-422d-aa10-091c0b02bba0/69bc9423a37cc2a19d12745f.jpg Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/d486818d-94ea-4710-bc45-2afe6e33c4a8/69bc7618c7f867fccd0c0648.jpg Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/055b3d8d-6318-496e-a0a9-4f1a5ba68dfc/69bc705dc334c1ba57014df6.jpg Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/7a0900e2-d5c3-432d-95a9-99ce6ca6f20b/69bc705da37cc2aea80fde60.jpg Newsletter Archive - March 2026 Edition - Chakira’s Corner Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/96f599a3-d730-4746-8219-06293b131341/69bc903bd8f04722145de584.jpg Newsletter Archive - 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/263c9da7-d31e-414a-95f8-6f7830a9a170/Chakira%27s+Corner+Podcast+Webpage+Thumbnail+%281920x1080%29_v1.png https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/chakiras-cookout daily 0.75 2026-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/6e0bf556-de1d-482f-89ab-b38d76d0f760/AO1A9736.jpg Chakira's Cookout Chakira’s Cookout event banner displayed outdoors, featuring the event name and information about back-to-school resources, interactive learning stations, health and wellness services, food, parks and music. DeKalb County public safety vehicles are parked behind the banner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/6b5f8d51-72ee-4e0d-b4e8-e852b5c54ad6/AO1A9723.jpg Chakira's Cookout Exterior of the East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center, site of Chakira’s Cookout, with event tables and tents visible near the entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/541d19c0-787f-48b6-b674-97c1c33d2c02/20260627_104634.jpg Chakira's Cookout Commissioner Chakira Johnson, wearing a light gray polo, poses outdoors with seven Chakira’s Cookout volunteers, wearing branded yellow Chakira's Cookout Volunteer T-shirts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/42891b50-f91f-48d8-9150-b351dda7922a/20260627_104557%282%29.jpg Chakira's Cookout Several of Chakira’s Cookout volunteers, wearing branded yellow event Volunteer t-shirts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/99a6293a-15fa-4edc-8b11-b3b60680a568/20260627_105033.jpg Chakira's Cookout Commissioner Chakira Johnson, wearing a light gray polo, poses outdoors with a large group of volunteers, most wearing branded yellow Chakira’s Cookout Volunteer t-shirts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/fd4a7b18-f5ce-4c4a-a13e-a59292801fad/IMG_1770.JPG Chakira's Cookout Volunteers gather in the event control room, surrounded by boxes, teal event branded bags and stacks of yellow event Volunteer shirts as they organize supplies before Chakira’s Cookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/cdebd389-11ac-4b5f-af38-f227ac033b14/AO1A9699.jpg Chakira's Cookout Chakira’s Cookout attendees and volunteers gather near Michey’s Italian Ice food trailer, with several volunteers wearing bright yellow event shirts as guests wait to be served. 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across the floor during an interactive robotics activity at Chakira’s Cookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/e036d589-6202-4ecb-a4b5-22251ee4ab84/AO1A9868.jpg Chakira's Cookout Volunteers form an assembly line to prepare hamburgers and hot dogs for grab-and-go meal bags for guests at Chakira’s Cookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/f912dabc-5dc0-4406-b480-fdec1f1a6b27/AO1A9911.jpg Chakira's Cookout Event attendees receive food and drinks from volunteers at an outdoor refreshment station during Chakira’s Cookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/64ccd6df-c9e6-4149-a891-774e378a2b13/AO1A9919.jpg Chakira's Cookout Close-up of a DJ using a laptop and mixing equipment to provide music during Chakira’s Cookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/dfe822c2-fe1b-4da8-81d3-c7b642f52a85/AO1A9925.jpg Chakira's Cookout Two DJs manage music and 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Cookout Young attendee listens to instructions at a tool-equipped workstation during a hands-on building activity led by BITTS at Chakira’s Cookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/049c393a-cf00-437c-852d-713e05fc946e/AO1A9980.jpg Chakira's Cookout Chakira’s Cookout volunteer uses a cordless drill at a tool-equipped workstation during a hands-on building activity led by BITTS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/b4fe72bc-b585-4b6a-b132-873ffc3f3773/AO1A9750.jpg Chakira's Cookout Children participate in a hands-on building activity with guidance from BITTS instructors and Chakira’s Cookout volunteers at a workstation filled with tools and materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/04f1bf57-4a6f-455f-b7b3-26f9761b9069/AO1A9752.jpg Chakira's Cookout A BITTS instructor assists a young attendee with a hands-on building project as another adult looks on during Chakira’s Cookout. 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Commissioner Chakira Johnson, wearing work gloves, strikes a metal punch with a red mallet while a volunteer steadies the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/9d29a133-9f3b-4fba-8b33-92462a733df5/AO1A0040.jpg Chakira's Cookout Commissioner Chakira Johnson speaks with an attendee using a mobility scooter during Chakira’s Cookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/c8102ba4-583f-476e-83d9-26ad8fadbf12/AO1A0044.jpg Chakira's Cookout Commissioner Chakira Johnson smiles and chats with a couple of attendees during Chakira’s Cookout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d4408bf645547fe66f6adb/a550e22f-463f-4e41-8dc9-3ae126cbd875/AO1A0046.jpg Chakira's Cookout Commissioner Chakira Johnson speaks with an attendee using a mobility scooter as other guests mingle nearby at Chakira’s Cookout. 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