Corridor Cleanup Initiative underway

This past weekend Dekalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-johnson launched her annual litter initiative in which volunteers will clean up several stretches of heavily-trafficked roadways, according to a press release.

The Dekalb County District 7 Corridor Cleanup Initiative began April 10 with a focus on cleaning up Panola Road, between Covington Highway and Thompson Mill Road.

“During the first year of my term in office, I launched a litter cleanup project with local civic organizations,” said Commissioner Cochran-johnson. “Seeing neighborhoods collaborate with one another to invest in the beautification of their community was inspiring and I look forward to the successful completion of this venture.”

The five-week District 7 Corridor Cleanup Initiative will focus on several south Dekalb roads. The next events take place at 9 a.m. on the following dates:

■ Saturday, April 17, Columbia Drive, between Rainbow Drive and Glenwood Dr ive. Meet-up location: 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur

■ Saturday, May 1, Candler Road, between Toney Drive and Flat Shoals Road. Meet-up location: 2801 Candler Road, Decatur

■ Monday, May 10, Lavista Road, between Harobi Drive and Lavista Woods Drive. Meet-up location: 4800 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta

■ Monday, May 17, Memorial Drive, between Kensington Road and Hambrick Road. Meet-up location: 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur

Volunteers will receive masks, gloves, trash bags, reflective vests and trash pick-up sticks. Lunch will also be provided at the meet-up locations following each cleanup.

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/2okurks

Information: amslocum@dekalbcountyga.gov or 470-8894213.

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