This IS DeKalb: A Gun Violence Town Hall Event

📅 Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025

🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location: 3592 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur, Ga 30034

In honor of Women's History Month, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter, in collaboration with the NCNW DeKalb Section, Junior League of DeKalb, and the National Coalition 100 Black Women - Decatur/DeKalb, are coming together for a historic joint Town Hall event addressing one of the most urgent crises facing our community: gun violence.

Like many communities across the nation, DeKalb County is at a critical crossroads. Senseless gun violence continues to harm our children, the elderly, and innocent bystanders, invading our schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and homes. It’s time for action.

• Community members who want to stay informed and get involved
• Local leaders, advocates, and stakeholders
• Students, families, and concerned loved ones
• Anyone passionate about making DeKalb a safer, more thriving community.

• Connect with leaders who are driving change in DeKalb County.
• Participate in meaningful discussions on public safety, policy, and community solutions.
• Learn about practical resources and strategies to help make our neighborhoods safer.

• Panel Discussions – Hear from expert speakers on gun violence and community changemakers.
• Community Q&A – Ask questions and share your thoughts. **Q&A submission link**
• Networking Opportunities – Connect with fellow attendees.

This is more than a conversation—it's a call to action. We believe that when faith, policy, and service leaders come together, we can develop real, impactful solutions for our community.

📌 Register today and join us in this important discussion. Together, we can make a difference.

Info: Panel #1 - Law enforcement and judicial representatives will share data on gun violence in DeKalb County, including arrests, fatalities, injuries, and overall incidents. They will also discuss potential causes behind these incidents. Is the situation improving or worsening? Is gun violence concentrated in specific areas? {Audience Q&A and Engagement}

Info: Panel #2 - Experts who work with teenagers and young adults will share their insights on the effects of gun violence and highlight why addressing this issue is crucial. {Audience Q&A and Engagement}

Info: Panel #3 - Representatives from the Georgia legislature, faith-based organizations, youth groups, and other community organizations will discuss laws, policies, resources, and prevention efforts to combat gun violence in the community. {Audience Q&A and Engagement}

Host or Publisher The Women of DeKalb