A positive push: Rep. Hank Johnson secures more than $11 million in funding for community-centered projects and programs

On February 5, 2026, some positive news is coming from Congress, especially as it relates to the 4th Congressional District.

Representative Hank Johnson's office announces securing more than $11 million in Community Project Funding. This in turn is focused on areas of concern and need in the district, including Stonecrest, Lithonia, Stone Mountain, Clarkston, Tucker, Doraville, Chamblee, Dunwoody (all in DeKalb County) along with Peachtree Corners, Norcross, and Duluth (all in Gwinnett County).

As part of Rep Johnson's official statement, he notes, "The more than $11 million in Community Project Funding will provide a much-needed boost to Georgia's 4th District. These investments improve our infrastructure, grow our economy, and improve our greenspace, which makes a real difference in the lies of so many in our community".

Local government and related leadership echo his statements.

As part of her official statement, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson states, "These federal investments will have a meaningful and lasting impact on DeKalb County". Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson adds (as part of her official statement), "These investments reflect what's possible when local priorities and federal partnership align".

"MARTA appreciates the continued support and efforts of Congressman Johnson to improve transit infrastructure and enhance safety of the system", MARTA Interim General Manager and CEO Johnathan Hunt remarks (as part of his official statement). In part of her official statement, Tucker Mayor Ann Lerner states, "Working together across all levels of government allows us to deliver real, lasting improvements for our residents".

A few of the entities receiving funding include the following (you may click HERE for a complete listing):

• $1,2 million to DeKalb County Parks and Recreation for the construction of a new park (Rowland Park) in unincorporated DeKalb complete with gardens, walking trails, and fitness stations.

• $850,000 to the City of Tucker for the creation of a multi-use path linking existing trails along Hugh Howell Road with the future South Fork Peachtree Creek Greenway Trail.

• $250,000 to DeKalb County government for a center for children impacted by domestic violence.

• $400,000 for MARTA to enhance the safety and security of rail and bus facilities.

• $850,000 to Gwinnett County government for the Loop Trail project to improve connectivity between key community destinations, including residential, commercial, recreational, and transit areas.

"This funding brings to life our vision for Ashford Forest Preserve (one of the projects receiving funding), which is to ensure this protected Old Growth Forest remains accessible and welcoming to everyone", Brookhaven Mayor John Park expresses (as part of his official statement). Doraville Mayor Joseph Geierman adds (as part of his official statement), "I am grateful to Congressman Johnson for securing this $1 million investment, which will replace (at Chestnut Drive) a dangerous crossing with a safe, signalized gateway to the MARTA station and the entire region".

Notes: Many thanks to Rep. Johnson's office for the release of this and information related to the project; for more information on the funding and entities being supported, you may visit the Congressman's website (click HERE); the banner photo is via the Congressman's office.

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