Chamblee
Parks and recreation department recognized for excellence
Chamblee’s Parks and Recreation Department won big at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association District 6 Annual Awards Banquet, according to a press release. CPRD was named District 6 Agency of the Year, and in addition to winning Agency of the Year, Chamblee Recreation Coordinator Katie Sears won the District 6 Distinguished Young Professional Award.
“To win these awards at the district level is a big deal,” said Chamblee Parks and Recreation Department Director Jodie Gilfillan. “At the district level there is only one winner and no population category, so you are competing against large departments, with large numbers of parks, staff and budgets. It is equally competitive to win the distinguished professional award and Ms. Sears has earned every bit of this award by serving on several local and state committees, completing GRPA leadership classes, earning certifications and more than doubling the number of programs offered in Chamblee.”
The agency of the year award nomination entry includes information about the agency, budgeting, facilities, acreage, use of social media, and the nominees are judged on major accomplishments made within the last year as well as new and outstanding programs offered.
CPRD now offers 22 programs in the park system, completed construction of the first ever restroom facility in Keswick Park, began construction of Village and Canfield Parks and Phase II of the Rail Trail.
Information: www.chambleega.gov
PAMELA MILLER FOR THE AJC
UPCOMING
House Plant Color and Function Workshop by DeKalb County Cooperative Extension. 6:45-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. $10. DeKalb County Extension Office Training Room, 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur. Learn how to use and care for house plants that brighten indoor spaces. Register with the DeKalb County Cooperative Extension Office at 404-298-4080.
Creating a Welcome Space for Pollinators Workshops by DeKalb County Cooperative Extension. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24. $25/class. Learn how to protect native pollinators and make native bee hotels. Register: DeKalb County Cooperative Extension Office at 404-298-4080 or email Sarah Brodd at smiths@uga.edu
- Oct. 17: Exchange Park, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur
- Oct. 24: Redan Recreation Center, 1839 Phillips Road, Lithonia
The DeKalb County Sanitation Division's Landfill Amnesty Day. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Seminole Road Landfill, 4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood. Open only to DeKalb County residents, proof of DeKalb County residency is required. No hazardous materials will be accepted. No commercial participation will be allowed. Residents may dispose of bagged garbage, yard trimmings, tree parts, bulky items such as furniture and small and large appliances, special collection items such as tires and construction and demolition materials such as carpet and fencing. Residents are limited to 10 tires per vehicle. Sanitation Division's customer service team at 404-294-2900, sanitation@DeKalbCountyGa.gov, DeKalbSanitation.com
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