Advocacy
Invested communities are built through informed and engaged residents. South DeKalb is made of a robust group of communities that deserve to have their needs seen, heard, and met. Advocacy's mission is to bring together residents, elected officials, and community leaders through a series of events, online resources, and videos. Because, If we don't speak for ourselves, who will?
We support initiatives that strengthen existing communities while attracting new investment to South DeKalb.
Key Focus Areas:
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Community Advocacy and Mobilization
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Multi-media engagement with Elected Officials
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Voter Education Tools and Registration Drives
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Resources on Policy Makers
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County Updates and Events
Politick 7/13/26
Action Items:
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Highlight and promote local businesses
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Host small business workshops and networking events
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Advocate for redevelopment of key commercial corridors
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Connect entrepreneurs to funding opportunities
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Support community-driven economic development projects
White Paper, Research & Blogs
What’s Happening to the South: Why Redistricting Matters for Community Development
What do voting rights and redistricting have to do with community development? The answer is: everything. Voting determines how capital flows, which communities receive funding, what projects move forward, and who has a voice in shaping their community.
Invest in South DeKalb: A Community Platform Built on Truth and Transparency
South DeKalb has a story. It is a story of resilience, culture, and community pride. But it is also a story of neglect, of promises made and broken, of infrastructure left to deteriorate while other parts of the county flourish. Invest in South DeKalb exists to make sure that story gets told fully, honestly, and loudly.
