The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board is an 11 member advisory body appointed by the chief executive officer, Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, DeKalb Municipal Association and legislative delegation. The board provides general direction and advice on the types of activities and necessary facilities and assists the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department in their efforts to provide leisure services to all citizens of DeKalb County
| Board Members | Appointed By | Term Expires |
| Vacant | CEO Office | |
| Chris S. Hester | Commissioner Robert Patrick, District 1 | December 31,2026 |
| Sally Sears | Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, District 2 | December 31,2026 |
| Vacant | Commissioner Nicole Massiah, District 3 | |
| Vacant | Commissioner Chakira Johnson, District 4 | |
| Dennis Allen | Commissioner Mereda Davis-Johnson, District 5 | December 31,2025 |
| Christina Rios | Commissioner Edward "Ted" Terry, District 6 | December 31,2028 |
| Victoria Anglin | Commissioner LaDena Bolton, District 7 | December 31,2026 |
| Vacant | DeKalb Legislative Delegation | |
| Whitney McGinniss, | DeKalb County School Board | December 31,2026 |
| Melanie Hammet | DeKalb Municipal Association | December 31,2028 |
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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
2025 Citizens Advisory Board Meeting Calendar
The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory board meets on the fourth Tuesday bi-monthly.
**All meetings are open to the general public**
| Date | Meeting Type | Location | Time | ||
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Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 | Regular |
Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025 | Regular | Gresham Park Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, GA 30316 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | Public/ | Midway Recreation Center, 3181 Midway Road, Decatur, GA, 30032 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, July 22,2025 | Regular | Redan Recreation, 1839 Phillips Road, Lithonia, GA 30058 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 | Public/ |
Porter Sanford III, Performing Arts and Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034
| 6:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 | Regular | Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 | 6:00 p.m. |
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If you are interested in receiving reminders to attend the Citizen Advisory Board please send your email to dekalbparks@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Citizen Advisory Board
(4th Tuesday in the month – except November)
6:00 p.m.
1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-2000