DeKalb holding contest to name Watershed mascot

DeKalb County middle school students are being asked to help name the county watershed department’s new mascot.

The mascot is a male mallard duck, native to Georgia, designed to emphasize the importance of protecting water resources.

A photo of the mascot and entry form for the contest to name him is online at www.dekalbwatershed.com. The contest is open until noon Nov. 14.

The top five names will be placed online for final voting between Nov. 18 through Nov. 28.

More information: 770-724.1456.

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