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Make Patricia Johnson Way a Reality
In recognition of Patricia Johnson's exceptional contributions to the Gresham Park community and her enduring legacy as a trailblazer in childcare and education, community members are petitioning for the renaming of Flintwood Dr. SE to "Patricia Johnson Way." This effort is to honor the decades of service and dedication Mrs. Johnson gave to her community—a lifelong commitment and legacy.
Petition Details
Patricia Johnson's family joins community members in this effort, urging county and city leaders to approve the necessary steps to rename Flintwood Dr. SE—a cross street of Johnson's Learning Center (founded by Patricia and Wesley Johnson)—to Patricia Johnson Way.
Your help is needed to give this petition
the attention & impact it deserves
01 Gather Signatures
We are currently at this stage, gathering signatures and spreading the word about the petition for Patricia Johnson Way. A written petition bearing signatures of a minimum of 51 percent of the property owners fronting said street is required. We hope to exceed this requirement.
02 Submit Application
The petition will be submitted to the DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability with signatures from all consenting parties. By signing the petition, you are confirming your support of the petition to rename Flintwood Dr. SE to "Patricia Johnson Way."
03 Await Approval
The DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability will review the application and required documentation, then approve or deny the request. Once we have an update on the status, it will be posted to this page and emailed to those who signed the petition with an email address.
Remembering Mrs. Patricia Johnson
Patricia W. Johnson died peacefully at her home on April 28, 2023 after a brief illness. She was a pillar of the South DeKalb County community, having opened Johnson's Learning Center (JLC) in 1980 alongside her husband, Wesley, in Gresham Park, where the center remains today.
JLC's first student graduated kindergarten in 1983. Remarkably, that student's youngest child also graduated from JLC kindergarten in May of 2023. This is just one example of the multigenerational impact of Mrs. Johnson's educational institution. Her dedication and commitment to the Gresham Park community was unwavering, making her an emblematic figure in our neighborhood.
