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DeKalb Parks Announces First Participant to Complete Junior Ranger Program

Mon, Jan 4, 2021 - 3:44 PM

A smiling child in a red football jersey with the number 2 stands against a large tree trunk in a wooded area, conveying a cheerful and playful mood.

A nine-year-old DeKalb County resident has become the first participant to the Junior Ranger Program, created by the DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs. The program encourages youth ages 5 to 12 to explore and protect natural resources. Joshiro Lee, 9-year-old DeKalb resident, became the first to earn a badge for the completion of the DeKalb’s Junior Ranger Program. He is a huge fan of nature and has enrolled in several virtual Junior Rangers programs throughout the country.

Statement from DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond

Sun, Jan 3, 2021 - 12:24 PM

Close-up of a DeKalb County police badge draped with a black band featuring a blue stripe, symbolizing mourning or respect for fallen officers.

“On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, the employees and residents of DeKalb County, I express our deepest sympathy and offer our prayers to the family and friends of Police Sgt. Daniel Mobley who gave his life in the line of duty. This is a tragic reminder that our frontline public safety employees place their lives on the line for us every day.”