Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling announces date for domestic violence awareness event

DECATUR, Ga. (Aug. 27, 2018) – The second annual Dancing with the DeKalb Stars, a Domestic Violence Fundraiser and Resource Expo, takes place at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 20. Doors open at 5 p.m. for guests to explore the expo portion of the event. The dance competition begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at https://dancingwithdekalbstars2018.eventbrite.com.

“Dancing with the DeKalb Stars,” is a fundraiser hosted by the DeKalb County Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling benefitting two local domestic violence non-profit organizations, Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence and International Women’s House. The expo and fundraiser includes a dance competition featuring members of DeKalb County’s legal, public safety, business and civic communities. All proceeds generated through ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit the International Women’s House and the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence. For more information about these non-profit organizations please visit: www.internationalwomenshouse.org and www.wrcdv.org

WHEN:                  Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

Doors open for the Domestic Violence Awareness Expo at 5 p.m.

Dance Competition begins at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

WHERE:               Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center

3181 Rainbow Dr.

Decatur, Georgia 30034

WHO:                    DeKalb County Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling

TICKET SITE:      https://dancingwithdekalbstars2018.eventbrite.com

CONTACT:           Carolyn Smith, (o) 404-371-4976, (c) 770-722-3310

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About The Office of the DeKalb County Solicitor-General

The Office of the DeKalb County Solicitor-General, led by Donna Coleman-Stribling, prosecutes criminal misdemeanor offenses filed in the State Court of DeKalb County. These crimes generally include domestic violence, elder abuse, cruelty to children, vehicular homicide, drunk driving, stalking and harassment, trespassing, and animal cruelty. The Solicitor-General’s Office handles more than 13,000 cases annually and consists of a staff of attorneys, investigators, victim-witness advocates, community prosecutor, legal secretaries, and a communications director. The Office prides itself on the professional and impartial prosecution of crimes while working closely with police and members of the community to develop strategies to prevent crimes before they occur. Stay informed by following us on Facebook and Twitter.