DeKalb commissioner to discuss senior home repair program

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host a meeting Thursday night to discuss a program offering home repairs to seniors in his district.

The event will be held via Zoom and being at 5:30 p.m.

Those interested can “attend” by visiting https://dekalbcountyga.zoom.us/j/81216171935.

Johnson represents commission District 3, which covers the southwestern corner of the county.

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