My name is Jason, and I'm part of the Civic Engagement Team at Change.org. Our mission is to connect petition supporters with decision makers and to help foster healthy civic engagement in our communities.
I have an important update with concrete next steps for everyone who has signed this petition. The Office of DeKalb County Commissioner Davis Johnson (District 5), confirmed that the office is aware of this liquor store application request and shared the official meetings where community members can get their voices on the public record before this application moves forward. Here is what they shared:
For constituents that live in the community and want to be sure their voices are heard on the record, please be sure to contact the Planning Department (plansustain@dekalbcountyga.gov) for the zoom link once released and attend the following meetings:
- Community Council: June 8, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m., (via Zoom)
- Planning Commission: July 7, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m., (via Zoom)
- Board of Commissioners: August 13, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m., (in-person at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030). (Date change from July 23, 2026)
You may also reach out to plansustain@dekalbcountyga.gov to learn what Senior Planner has been assigned to the case, as there will be no other activity on this application before the listed dates above.
We hope you found this update helpful,
Jason and the Civic Engagement Team