The 29th Annual National Night Out is 1 Week Away

Communities will once again gather on Tuesday, August 7th, for the 29th Annual National Night Out Event. 

This year’s City of Atlanta theme, The More We Get Together, The Safer We’ll Be, promotes keeping our communities safe, block by block. The Atlanta Police Department, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and other city agencies are working together to get neighborhoods registered for this event.

There is no cost to register.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

While the traditional ‘lights on’ and front porch vigils remain a part of NNO, activities have expanded considerably over the years to include block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police, festivals, neighborhood walks, safety fairs, contests, rallies and meetings. In addition, there will be visits from local officials, law enforcement. Awards will be given for the Neighborhood Planning Units and Council District with the most registered gatherings..

Do not delay! For free registration material call 1-800-NITE OUT or visit the National Night Out website at www.nationalnightout.org. Be sure your community is part of the nation’s largest, annual crime and drug prevention event.