After taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Night Out will reappear in DeKalb County this summer.
Several DeKalb cities will host events in the next few weeks to celebrate the national initiative, which aims to promote relationships between police departments and the neighborhoods they patrol. The events, which usually feature games and free food, typically take place the first Tuesday in August, but they were pretty much all canceled last year.
Tucker was among the first cities to announce that Night Out is coming back. Midvale Elementary School will host the city’s fifth annual event Aug. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m.
“National Night Out’s mission is simple: to connect our community with the men and women who so selflessly serve it,” Tucker City Manager Tami Hanlin said in a news release. Tucker held a socially distanced Night Out event at Henderson Park last October.
Tucker’s celebration this year will feature DeKalb County School District leaders, police officers, fire officials and elected officials. The event culminates in a free community picnic, with food provided by The Patty Wagon food truck and ice cream available for purchase from Ice Cream Carousel.
“Nothing makes us happier as police officers than to get to know the communities we serve in positive circumstances,” Tucker police Liaison Lt. D.G. Schoeppner said in the release. “If we can talk with people and it’s not while investigating a crime or a complaint, it gives us a chance to build relationships. That is why National Night Out is so special to us.”
We are excited to announce our fifth annual National Night Out celebration! Enjoy free food, fun and fellowship with...
Posted by City of Tucker - Government on Monday, July 12, 2021
On the same afternoon, Clarkston will also hold a National Night Out event for its residents. From 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3, the city’s event will take place at Milam Park, Mayor Beverly Burks said.
Join us for National Night Out Tuesday, August 3 at Milam Park.
Posted by City of Clarkston, GA Government on Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Dunwoody police will also hold a Night Out event from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3. It will take place at Brook Run Park
Join us for the 2021 National Night Out event! This year's event will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd from 6-9pm at Brook Run Park, located at 4770 N Peachtree Road in Dunwoody. Come get to know the officers, civilian staff and volunteers of your Dunwoody Police Department! (MS) pic.twitter.com/lgEi1r1NTd
— Dunwoody Police (@DunwoodyPolice) July 20, 2021
Doraville Mayor Joseph Geierman said his city’s Night Out event was moved to July 31 to make sure kids could attend while still on summer vacation. It will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Park Avenue across from the Doraville MARTA Station.
For more information on National Night Out events, visit natw.org.
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