LEAD DeKalb

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION - DeKalb Public Health’s LEAD DeKalb joined DeKalb County commissioners as May was officially proclaimed “Active People, Healthy DeKalb” Month. This initiative is a major milestone for the Walk It Out physical activity education and awareness campaign and the CDC’s national effort to get 27 million Americans moving by 2027. Together, we’re making a Healthier You for a Stronger DeKalb! (L-R) Commissioner Ted Terry , Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, Dr. Asia Foster, Erika Cotton, Jacquelyn E. Bridges, Dr. Sedessie Spivey, Commissioner Chakira Johnson, Stefani Carter, Dr. Christiana Johnson, Commissioner Nicole Massiah, Commissioner Robert Patrick-District 1 and Commissioner LaDena Bolton.

*Not pictured: Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson

LEAD DeKalb joined the City of Lithonia -Municipal for their recent Trash Bash! Residents were able to drop of their bulk items and learn more about the DeKalb Public Health and LEAD DeKalb physical activity initiative Walk It Out Challenge that starts May 27th.

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Join us for a Wednesday Walk!

Walking is fun, and it provides opportunities for social interaction. It helps us relax or energize and is an easy way to stay healthy in mind and body. Take a 2-3 mile walk with your neighbors around the Decatur neighborhood. Meet us on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. (May – September) or 10 a.m. (October – April) outside the Decatur Recreation Center. https://ow.ly/lIe450Yvk5I

Walk There! Decatur The City of Decatur, with its tree lined streets and more than 60 miles of sidewalks in 4.7 square miles, is a prime location for walking. Historic homes, a range of fine dining and shopping, and a conveniently small size help to create an inherently pedestrian-friendly city. Residential neighborho...

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