“I am here to listen to, work with, and represent YOU. We are better together for DeKalb.”
Commissioner Michelle Long Spears – District 2
Welcome to District 2 of DeKalb County
Welcome to District 2 in DeKalb County. DeKalb is comprised of diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, cultures, people, furry friends and businesses. My office and staff are here for you to be a resource, answer your questions, and connect you to county services. We look forward to hearing from and working with you to build a safer, greener, and more prosperous DeKalb.
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“As I have traveled the county and the district, many of you have shared your hope for and need of a more efficient, responsive, and transparent local government. I hope this website serves as a resource to do exactly that and communicates our desire to effectively serve you! Please reach out if we can assist you in connecting with the right people and departments to address your needs.”
-Michelle Long Spears
District 2 Priorities: The D2 Team has identified several priorities for the coming year. From housing to homelessness, parks to trails, animals services, infrastructure, planning and funding needs – and everything in between, we are working hard to be good stewards of public resources for District 2 and DeKalb County. Sign up for my monthly newsletter to learn more about our progress.
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Congratulations to my colleague on the Board, Commissioner Ted Terry, who accepted the DeKalb Pro Bono Good Citizen Award at their sixth annual luncheon at the Druid Hills Golf Club on March 12. ![]()
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This event celebrated the achievements of attorneys who have provided services free of charge to people who experience legal challenges without the means to pay legal fees. ![]()
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Before the awards were announced, the organizers of the event presented a moving testimonial from a client that illustrated how important this work is to providing equitable access to legal services. ![]()
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#bettertogetherdekalb
📚 Discover Exciting Events at District 2 Libraries This Week! 📚![]()
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Brookhaven Library![]()
📍 Address: 1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319![]()
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🔹 LEGO Afternoon 🧱 (Wednesday, March 19 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Ages 5–10)![]()
Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts to build and create. LEGO bricks provided; please do not bring any from home.![]()
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🔹 Baby Rave 🎶 (Thursday, March 20 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Ages 1–5)![]()
Bring your tiny dancer to a baby-friendly neon party with music, lighting, and décor provided by the library.![]()
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Decatur Library![]()
📍 Address: 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030![]()
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🔹 March Madness Bracket Challenge 🏀 (Monday, March 17 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | All Ages)![]()
Love college basketball? Fill out your 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket and enjoy basketball-inspired fun.![]()
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🔹 REVIVAL: Lost Southern Voices – Keynote Event 📖(Thursday, March 20 | 7:00 PM | Adults)![]()
Join Revival: Lost Southern Voices 2025 at the Decatur Library Auditorium for a Keynote Conversation featuring Mab Segrest and E.R. Anderson, celebrating the life and work of Dorothy Allison.![]()
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🎙 Remembering Dorothy Allison – Mab Segrest with E.R. Anderson![]()
📍 Auditorium, Decatur Library | Registration Requested![]()
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This panel is part of a three-day festival (March 20–22, 2025) celebrating historically excluded, erased, or marginalized Southern voices. Learn more and explore the full program soon!![]()
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Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library![]()
📍 Address: 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033![]()
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Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM![]()
Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM![]()
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🔹 Drop-In Technology Support 💻 (Wednesday, March 19 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Adults)![]()
Get your basic tech questions answered at this drop-in session.![]()
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🔹 Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion 📚 (Thursday, March 20 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Adults)![]()
Join us for a discussion of Nestlings by Nat Cassidy.![]()
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🔹 Friday Movies: Here (2024) 🎬 (Friday, March 21 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Adults)![]()
Enjoy this PG-13 film (1h 44m) with closed captioning available when possible.![]()
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📖 Visit www.dekalblibrary.org for more events and resources!![]()
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#BetterTogetherDeKalb #DCPL #CommunityEvents #MarchMadness #LostSouthernVoices
🌸 A Wonderful Afternoon with the Atlanta Taiwanese Women Association! 🌸![]()
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This Saturday, I had the amazing opportunity to join the Atlanta Taiwanese Women Association for their Annual Member Meeting at the Doraville Civic Center! 🎉 It was a heartwarming potluck filled with delicious food, great company, and meaningful conversations.![]()
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I was also inspired to see the community giving back by collecting eyeglasses for donation to Lions Club International, ensuring more people have the gift of sight. 👓💙![]()
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A huge thank you to Mrs. Charlene Fang for hosting this incredible gathering, for inviting me, and for all the amazing work you do in DeKalb! Your dedication to community service is truly inspiring. 💖![]()
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Looking forward to more opportunities to connect and support our diverse and vibrant communities! 🌏💫![]()
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#bettertogetherdekalb #atlantataiwanesewomenassociation #CommunityConnections #givingback #LionsClub #gratitude #StrongerTogether
🌟 This Week at Central DeKalb Senior Center (March 17–22) 🌟![]()
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Our favorite Central DeKalb Senior Center is packed with exciting events to keep our amazing senior community active, engaged, and thriving! From exercise classes to art sessions to Astrology discussions, there’s always something fun happening.![]()
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🎨 Coming up on Friday, March 21st at Noon:![]()
I, Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, am thrilled to sponsor PAINTED LADIES – but not what you might think! 😆 This event isn’t about “women of the night” or those iconic San Francisco row houses – but rather muses and mistresses from the Renaissance to the present who were immortalized by legendary artists like Botticelli, Raphael, Rembrandt, van Dyck, Lely, Goya, Romney, and Raeburn. If you love art and history, you won’t want to miss this fascinating session!![]()
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📍 Join the Fun!![]()
💰 Membership is just $60 per month for seniors!![]()
🌐 Learn more: CDSC Virtual Site: sites.google.com/view/cdscvirtualsite/home![]()
📞 Call: 770-492-5461![]()
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🙏 A huge thank you to Manager Victoria Kingland and Facilities Coordinator Valerie Campbell for their leadership and creativity in making this center such a vibrant place for our senior community.![]()
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🧡 District 2 is so lucky to have this gem in our neighborhood!![]()
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#BetterTogetherDeKalb #CentralDeKalbSeniors #CommunityConnections #SeniorLiving #ActiveAging #PaintedLadies #ArtAndHistory
It was with great pleasure that I spoke about our work on the Board of Commissioners at Leadership DeKalb yesterday afternoon. Commissioner Terry, Commissioner Johnson, and I each outlined some of our key initiatives and discussed how our work as commissioners both supports the Administration and invites citizens to participate in making DeKalb a great place to live, work, and play. Congrats to Commissioner Ted Terry for receiving the Good Citizen Award. Thank you to Leadership DeKalb for always leading in education and allowing us the opportunity to share our initiatives and learn from others.