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DeKalb planners, students and partners highlighted at World Planning Day

DeKalb County · August 13, 2026

Summary

DeKalb County used World Planning Day to spotlight planning staff, cross-department collaboration and a middle-school art competition; attendees were invited to add to a community mural and visit partner booths including an antique MARTA bus.

Director Juliana Njoku and county commissioners used World Planning Day to recognize the county planning staff and community partners who support zoning, transportation and stormwater work. Njoku described the event as an opportunity to engage residents and emphasized that planning requires cooperation across departments including GIS and assessors.

Sonia Tyler invited attendees to contribute to a community banner, saying, "we'd love to see your mark, however big or small it is, on our banner." The event also featured student artwork from a middle-school competition, partner booths (including Georgia Power and MARTA) and scheduled performances such as a drum line at noon.

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