DeKalb 5K to benefit breast cancer treatment

Several Decatur-area churches have partnered with DeKalb County Commissioner Stan Watson to for a 5K walk/run Saturday to benefit breast cancer treatment.

The Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. at Chapel Hill Elementary School on Flat Shoals Parkway, near Decatur.

Registration begins at $10 for children and seniors and $15 for adults. Proceeds will go to DeKalb Medical Foundation for cancer programs.

Information: 404-371-7031.

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