People and groups whose volunteerism makes an impact on life in DeKalb County can be nominated for Chief Executive Burrell Ellis’ Community Hero Awards.

Nominations are due by March 14, and winners will be announced during a special ceremony on April 14 at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center on Briarcliff Road.

The five winners, in categories such as youth and environmental change, will receive charitable contributions to help further their work.

Nomination forms are available at www.dekalbcountyga.gov. Information: 404-371-3695.

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Ja’Quon Stembridge, shown here in July at the Henry County Republican Party monthly meeting, recently stepped from his position with the Georgia GOP. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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