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The DeKalb County board just took a monumental step to secure the YMCA property, ensuring vital community recreational services and youth programs remain intact!

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Board approves purchase of YMCA property and moves several grant allocations on consent agenda
Commissioners approved authorization to purchase the YMCA property at 2565 Snapfinger Road to retain recreational services and approved multiple district allocations and grant awards on the consent agenda.
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October 28, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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DeKalb Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs will host the 36th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games May 5 – May 16. Kickoff will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, May 5.

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@DeKalbRPCA will host the 36th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games May 5 – May 16. Kickoff will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, May 5 at the Exchange Intergenerational Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive in Decatur For more info and to register, visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/dekalbcountyrecreation/activity/search/detail/17331?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true Press Release: DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to Host Senior Olympics The 36th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games will be held for individuals aged 50 and older, May 5 – May 16. The kickoff for the games will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 5 at Exchange Intergenerational Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Ga. 30034. Registration starts today, April 1. The Olympic-style sports festival will include free-throw basketball, bowling, track and field, billiards, swimming, table tennis, line dancing, water volleyball and more. Events will be held at various venues across the county. Participants are welcome to compete as a team or enter individual events. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event. Seniors needing special assistance regarding transportation should call MARTA Mobility at 404-848-5389. To complete an application online, please click here. Applications are also accepted at your local recreation center. All applications must be submitted by April 30. The DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games, which is open to all residents of DeKalb County as well as residents from surrounding counties, is part of National Older Americans Month, which is celebrated in May. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public relations specialists, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, at 404-710-6331 or 404-371-2711.
April 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM