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Decide DeKalb Economic Development Week featuring “Make You Love Monday,” Women-Owned Business Guide Launch, Lulah Hills Fireside Chat

From May 4-8, 2026, economic development authority offering free coffee to highlight local businesses; showcasing new women-owned business resource; and talking to Lulah Hills’ developer

DECATUR, GA (April 29, 2026) — Decide DeKalb wants to “Make You Love Monday” by giving away free coffee and breakfast biscuits on Monday, May 4, 2026, at three DeKalb County small businesses. 

The giveaways have been designed by Decide DeKalb to spotlight local coffee shops and a breakfast bar to kick off DeKalb Economic Development Week 2026 from May 4-8. Other events are the launch of the women-owned business guide and a fireside chat with the developer of Lulah Hills. 

Each program during the week showcases something unique to DeKalb’s economic landscape. 

“Economic Development Week is a reminder that thriving communities begin with thriving small businesses,” said Randi Mason, Executive Vice President of Economic Development and COO of Decide DeKalb. “Our mission is to build equity, opportunity and prosperity through strategic partnerships. And why not help people love Monday while we’re at it?”

WHY
DeKalb Economic Development Week is part of a national initiative created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to celebrate the contributions of economic development agencies to create stronger, more resilient communities. DeKalb’s Economic Development Week is from May 4-8, 2026. 

WHO

  • Randi Mason, EVP, Economic Development and COO of Decide DeKalb
  • Decide DeKalb’s team 
  • Featured local businesses, experts and developers

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

MAKE YOU LOVE MONDAY 

DATE: Monday, May 4, 2026

WHAT: The “Make You Love Monday” coffee and breakfast promotion will feature three DeKalb County coffee and breakfast shops that will give 100 people a complimentary item. From locally roasted coffee to delicious Southern biscuit, the treat is on Decide DeKalb.

WHEN & WHERE 

8-10 a.m. – The Reading Room at 429 Church St., Decatur, Ga. 30030 

8-10 a.m. – The Corner Cup at 2380 Main St., Tucker, Ga. 30084  

9-11 a.m. – Buttermilk Biscuit ATL 7655 Mall Parkway Suite M, Stonecrest, Ga. 30038

The “Make You Love Monday” giveaways are free while supplies last, courtesy of Decide DeKalb and its partners. No registration is required.

 

DEKALB WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS GUIDE LAUNCH  

DATE & TIME:  Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:30-8 p.m.

WHAT: Decide DeKalb will celebrate and officially unveil the 2026 DeKalb Women-Owned Business Guide — the inaugural guide of its kind in the county. In 2024, Decide DeKalb launched the DeKalb Black-Owned Business Guide. 

WHERE:  The Book Bird, 70 N. Avondale Road, Suite 120-130, Avondale Estates, Ga. 30002

RSVP HERE

BUSINESS RESOURCES 101

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, May 6, 2026,  2-4 p.m.

WHAT: Decide DeKalb, in partnership with the Better Business Bureau and the South DeKalb Family YMCA are teaming up to bring this free event focused on funding and educational resources available to support business growth.

WHEN & WHERE:  South DeKalb Family YMCA 2565 Snapfinger Road, Decatur, GA 30034  

 

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH LULAH HILLS DEVELOPER

DATE & TIME:  Thursday, May 7, 2026 , 2 p.m.

WHAT: Fireside Chat with Decide DeKalb’s Tiffany Wills, Vice President of Redevelopment and Strategic Initiatives, and Herbert Ames, Eden’s Managing Director who’s leading the redevelopment of Lulah Hills.  

 WHERE: Stay tuned to Decide DeKalb’s website for the launch at 2 p.m. Thursday. 

INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:
For media interested in attending any of these events or scheduling interviews with Randi Mason, Executive Vice President & COO of Decide DeKalb or other development authority team members, please contact Terra Washington at [email protected] or Rachel Tobin at [email protected]. 

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About Decide DeKalb
Decide DeKalb serves as the primary arm of economic development and job growth for DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb has a diverse population of 760,000 and is home to part of the City of Atlanta as well as the cities of Decatur, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Pine Lake, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest, Lithonia, Doraville, Brookhaven, Clarkston, Avondale Estate and Tucker. Since 2020, Decide DeKalb has facilitated over $2.4 billion in investment and helped generate or retain more than 11,000 jobs across the county, fueling economic growth in the region. Find more information at https://www.decidedekalb.com/. 

Media Contacts
Terra Washington | [email protected] | 404-277-5958
Rachel Tobin  | [email protected] | 404-276-5930

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