Welcome To Veterans Affairs Advisory Board of DeKalb County, Georgia

Mission Statement

To honor the legacy of Veterans of all wars and conflicts through the planning, fundraising, and construction of monuments that denote all Veterans sacrifices and protections of the freedom, justice and equality that we all hold dear as a nation.  To advise and make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County on a variety of Veteran educational and commemorative activities to elevate the public’s knowledge of the historical contributions of Veterans. To assist in the research projects of Georgia Veterans in media formats that will be documented for future use to promote patriotism and awareness of Veterans in our nation’s history. To support Veteran-specific forums that identify the needs of current Veterans in DeKalb County communities and recommend methods to address these needs. To commemorate the memory of Veterans and their sacrifices through community forums, school programs, parades, etc. designed to educate the public on the contributions of Veterans.