Leadership DeKalb

04/21/2026

We will be live-streaming the Gubernatorial Forum tonight at 7 pm!

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04/17/2026

✨ A little magic is coming to the Town Green… ✨

Join us next Saturday for A Midsummer Night’s Dream—an afternoon of love potions, mischievous fairies, and moonlit mayhem 🌙💫

Bring your blankets, chairs, and your favorite people for this FREE, family-friendly performance filled with live music, interactive storytelling, and Shakespeare’s greatest hits.

🎭 Schedule of the day:
2 p.m. — Musical Stylings of Pint Sized
2:30 p.m. — “Shake it Out with Shakespeare” | Children's interactive storytelling
4 p.m. — Highlights from A Midsummer Night’s Dream

‼️ Plus: Don’t miss the return of Shakespeare himself—live and wandering through the crowd for a fully immersive experience!

Pack a picnic, soak up the spring sunshine, and let the magic unfold 🌸

Mark your calendars and come back Saturday, May 23 for Romeo and Juliet.

This series was made possible thanks to the generous support of Commissioner Ted Terry. It was developed and produced by Sage PR Consulting and features the acclaimed The Atlanta Shakespeare Company.

04/17/2026

This annual event is always a great time - and even better when Leadership DeKalb alumni take the stage!
Get your tickets now and be part of an incredible evening that directly supports the International Women's House and the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence! Get your tickets today at dekalbsolicitorgeneral.com
Come out, show your support, and cheer on your favorite Dekalb stars!

04/06/2026

So proud of Leadership DeKalb Executive Board Member, Nichole Simms '20 for her involvement in the inaugural An Evening of Stars: A Celebrity Dance Gala for The Georgia Ballet on April 18, 2026. Proceeds from the evening will support The Georgia Ballet and participating nonprofit organizations, including Atlanta Toys for Tots, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, New Life Alliance, and In the Action!

04/02/2026

We’re proud to partner with a coalition of community and civic organizations to host an upcoming Gubernatorial Forum on April 21, 2026, bringing together candidates for an important conversation about the future of Georgia!

This forum will provide an opportunity for voters to hear directly from candidates on the issues that matter most to our communities, including economic development, education, public safety, and more.

We encourage community members, partners, and stakeholders to attend, stay informed, and be engaged in the democratic process.

Free to attend, but registration required! https://leadershipdekalb.org/events/

03/30/2026

Just 5 days to go!

Join us at the State of DeKalb Animals Address & Luncheon hosted by Commissioner Michelle Long Spears 🐾 Together, we’ll celebrate the progress we’re making to support animals, families, and our entire community.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement on April 1 — register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or using the link below.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/SODA3luncheon

03/19/2026

Sign up for your free ticket to see Prison Town this Friday, March 20th at 8pm at the Black Box Room at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center!

Team Commissioner Terry is excited to share the opportunity to see Lee Osorio’s one-act play, Prisontown, Friday, March 20th!

Out of Hand Theater’s 2026 Shows in Homes production of Lee Osorio’s one-act play, Prisontown, follows a writer who goes home to Lumpkin, GA, home to one of the nation’s largest immigration detention centers, and witnesses the barbarity of the nation’s immigration crisis, and a small town torn by poverty and the prison industry. Join us for a moving performance by actor and playwright Lee Osorio, in addition to a conversation featuring a representative from Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia).

Friday, March 20th at 8pm
Black Box Room at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center

🎟️ Get your FREE Ticket here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/prisontown/event/993322/package/3937096

Link also in bio.

- Team Commissioner Terry

03/19/2026

A little Shakespeare, a lot of sunshine, and a great excuse to be outside in the beautiful green space in the City of Avondale Estates with Commissioner Ted Terry!

🚨EXCLUSIVE!! Happening LIVE 🎬

Commissioner Terry will join Good Day Atlanta ☀️ tomorrow at 9 AM for a live conversation on A Shakespeare Happening Series connecting policy, culture, and community. DON’T MISS IT!

Come meet William Shakespeare IRL this Saturday, March 21st at 2pm Avondale Estates Town Green - FREE! All ages! Rain or Shine! 🎭

📺 Watch Live on FOX 5 Atlanta





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03/13/2026

Haven't finished your Leadership DeKalb Application for the Class of 2027 yet?
We’ve extended the deadline through Monday, March 23! There’s still time to apply - tag a friend or colleague who should be part of the next Leadership DeKalb Class.

03/05/2026

Are you receiving the Leadership DeKalb newsletter? Our newest Leadership DeKalb newsletter went out last week! Catch up on recent highlights and what’s happening across our alumni network.

Have something to share? We’re always looking to spotlight alumni accomplishments, local events, and important community news.
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