DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond Invites Public to Inaugural Events

 

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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