Commissioner breakfast next week in DeKalb

Stan Watson, the commissioner representing the eastern half of DeKalb County, will host his monthly community breakfast Saturday, June 1.

The theme of this month’s event will be on supporting veterans and celebrating National Homeowner’s Appreciation Month.

The breakfast runs from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Middle School on Dogwood Farms Road in South DeKalb. Registration is not required.

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