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Committee funds Compassionate Corridor art and programming along Stone Mountain Trail

DeKalb County Planning, Economic Development and Community Services (PECS) Committee · November 10, 2025

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Summary

The committee approved up to $56,000.16 to fund a living sculpture and community workshops coordinated by Compassion Atlanta (fiscal sponsor Compassionate Elena) as an initial phase of a proposed Compassionate Corridor along Stone Mountain Trail.

The committee approved an allocation of up to $56,000.16 to support a living sculpture installation, community workshops and related programming along the Stone Mountain Trail. Commissioner Terry described the project as part of a broader effort to develop a model mile of the trail and said about $40,000 of the amount is drawn from the county’s CIP for art installations while District 6 discretionary funds will support programming.

The work is intended to include a sculpture themed "The Lungs of Mother Earth," community education sessions and activations in 2026. Procurement staff advised that public art commissions can use a procurement exemption for artistic services, so the vendor selection will follow the county’s guidance for art projects. Commissioners approved the item to allow planners and partners to begin coordination and design meetings in November and December.