DeKalb commissioner hosts public safety town hall meeting

District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson is among county officials seeking public input on the improvements to Rainbow Drive Park. AJC file photo

District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson is among county officials seeking public input on the improvements to Rainbow Drive Park. AJC file photo

DeKalb County District 3 Commissioner Larry Johnson is hosting a Public Safety Town Hall Meeting to allow residents to discuss various public safety issues and needs in their communities.

The town hall meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at Bob Mathis Elementary School, 3505 Boring Road, Decatur.

The keynote speaker for the event will be Joseph “Jack” Lumpkin, DeKalb County’s new deputy chief operating officer for public safety.

Residents also will have the opportunity to meet representatives from various county departments, including the Sheriff’s Office, Marshal’s Office, Solicitor-General’s Office, Juvenile Court, District Attorney’s Office, DeKalb Community Service Board, Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, Fire Rescue Department, Police Department, Department of Community Development, Department of Human Services and the CEO’s office.

Information: 404-371-2425.