DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson recently awarded eight community and civic groups in the county with funds to continue their programs.

The $250 checks are part of the Neighborhood Initiative to recognize organizations that support quality of life work. Winners are the Belvedere Civic Club, Camelot Community Action, Concerned Neighbors Association, Glen Haven Community Association, the Greater Towers Community Association, Gresham Hills Neighbors Association, Spring Valley Civic Association and Rainbow Creek Homeowners Association.