Jun 11, 2026Board meeting
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Press Conference
DeKalb County announced a $50,000 grant investment to expand free youth soccer programming through a partnership with Soccer in the Streets. The initiative aims to provide recreational, leadership, and mentorship opportunities for 250 youth and their families at multiple locations, including Station Soccer Kensington, Station Soccer Eastlake, and Honeysuckle Park in Doraville. The speakers emphasized the long-term community benefits of this program and its alignment with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup legacy goals.