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DeKalb youth commission pitches little‑libraries, small‑business expo and mental‑health events to county commissioners
Summary
The DeKalb County Youth Commission told commissioners it selected 35 youth from 207 applicants for the 2025 cohort and proposed neighborhood little‑library hubs, a teen small‑business expo, plastic‑reduction ideas and mental‑health mixers; staff asked for commissioner support for funding and partnerships.
Director and staff from DeKalb County’s Office of Youth Services presented the county’s Youth Commission to the Board of Commissioners on Nov. 4, outlining the program’s purpose, cohort size and several youth‑led proposals for the year.
The Office of Youth Services said the commission dates to 2008 and that the current cohort includes 35 youth commissioners chosen from about 207 applicants; staff reported 100 applicants were interviewed and 75 submitted additional written prompts before the final selection. "We chose 35 youth commissioners to be a part of…
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