DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond’s “New Day for DeKalb Inaugural Celebration 2017” steering committee has published a schedule of events that will honor DeKalb’s federal, state and local public servants. The committee is co-chaired by Gregory and Betty Levett and Will and Virginia Rece.
The co-chairs invite DeKalb residents and others to demonstrate their support for CEO-elect Thurmond and DeKalb’s public servants by attending and supporting the various events. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted below.
In a joint statement, the co-chairs stated, “We are honored and thrilled to lead this celebration of our new CEO and the dedicated men and women who serve our county. CEO-elect Thurmond will provide new leadership, new vision and a new direction for our local government. We are convinced that a new day has dawned in DeKalb County.”
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Reception Honoring CEO-elect Michael Thurmond
6-9 p.m.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30307
*Ticketed event
Friday, January 13, 2017
Honorary Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception
4-6:30 p.m.
Manuel Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30030
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast
8-10 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Andrew Young
Marriott Courtyard, Downtown Decatur
130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Ga. 30030
Honoring the DeKalb CEO, Commissioners, Constitutional Officers and Federal, State and Local Elected Officials
Inaugural Gala
7-11 p.m.
Lou Walker Senior Center
2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, Ga. 30058
Benefitting DeKalb’s Foster Children
Honoring the DeKalb Legislative Delegation
Featuring radio and TV personality, author and motivational speaker Sasha the Diva,
*Ticketed event
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Atonement, Healing and Restoration Service
10:30 a.m.
Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church
1879 Glenwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, Ga. 3016
Honoring DeKalb County Government Employees
For more information on inaugural events and tickets please visit www.newdaydekalb.com
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1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030
