Derwin Brown's old street renamed for him

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Derwin Brown's old street renamed for him

Photos: Glasgow Drive in DeKalb County, where sheriff-elect Derwin Brown was gunned down in 2000, was renamed Derwin Brown Drive on Sunday at a block party and sign unveiling.

2008 -- Celebrating the renaming of Glasgow Drive to Derwin Brown Drive are Derwin Brown's mother, Burvena Brown (center); son Robert Brown (right) and longtime neighbor Missionary Aaron.

The event was also a community block party in memory of Brown and his late wife Phyllis. From left, Johnny Goodrum, Cortez, Jackson, Travis Borders, Vicki Brown, and Asia Harrison, dance at the 'It's Going Down On Derwin Brown Drive' party.

Derwin Brown was sheriff-elect of DeKalb County in 2000 when he was shot and killed in front of his home on Glasgow Drive. Just a few doors down on Sunday a new street sign was unveiled in his honor. (From right) Commissioner Larry Johnson, Derwin Brown's mother Burvena Brown, Derwin Brown's son Robert Brown (behind grandmother), and county judge R. Joy Walker watch the s unveiling.

The celebration took place at Gretna Green Way and Derwin Brown Drive.

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2008 -- Celebrating the renaming of Glasgow Drive to Derwin Brown Drive are Derwin Brown's mother, Burvena Brown (center); son Robert Brown (right) and longtime neighbor Missionary Aaron.