National Night Out Returns Aug. 1

DUNWOODY, GA -- The annual event designed to bring communities together to fight crime with their law enforcement partners is just days away. The police departments of Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs will take part in the annual National Night Out celebration, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Perimeter Mall.

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., residents will be treated to food and drinks, family-friendly activities, entertainment, music and various vendors.

Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make the area a safer, better place to live.

This year, the four hosting police departments will have patrol cars, SWAT vehicles and other specialty vehicles on display. The Sandy Springs Fire Department and the DeKalb County Fire/Rescue Department will also have fire trucks and other pieces of equipment on display. Police officers and fire-rescue personnel will be on hand to answer any questions related to vehicles, personnel or public safety operations.

In addition to public safety organizations, many local businesses and community groups will have display booths set up. Music and entertainment will be provided, along with free food and drinks donated by many local stores and members of the community.

Perimeter Mall is located at 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road.

Image via Brookhaven Police Department