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Welcome to the DeKalb County Super District 6 Office
DeKalb is a county like none other. We boast an amazing array of diverse cultures, businesses and people. We’re a neighborly community and we know that in order to create the best county we can, we need to work together. Our staff is committed to serving the residents of District 6, and the only way we can move our county forward is if we work together to build a safer, greener and more prosperous DeKalb.
"I want to build a community that celebrates our youth, and opens doors for their futures.”
- Super 6 Commissioner Ted Terry
Commissioner Terry's Work
Since taking office:
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Constituents Responded To
40
Bills Authored & Passed
$4.9M
Money Appropriated
Commissioner Terry's Work
Since taking office:
20K
Constituents Responded To
40
Bills Authored & Passed
$4.9M
Money Appropriated
Common Resources
"Together, we can create a safer, greener and more prosperous dekalb.”
- Super 6 Commissioner Ted Terry
Commissioner Ted Terry
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DeKalb Super 6 Commissioner. Together, with your support, we’ll build a DeKalb that is safer, greener and more prosperous.
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, in partnership with the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and WorkSource DeKalb, announces the return of the DeKalb Summer Youth Employment Program (DSYEP) for 2026.![]()
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The program will run from June 1–July 10, 2026, providing 450 youth interns across DeKalb County with valuable work experience and professional development opportunities in industries such as healthcare, education, technology, retail, and government.![]()
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DSYEP is designed to prepare young residents for the workforce by offering hands-on experience, skill development, and exposure to career pathways that support long-term success.![]()
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Program Highlights:![]()
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• Program Dates: June 1–July 10, 2026![]()
• Participants: 450 interns![]()
• Compensation: $15 per hour![]()
• Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, up to 24 hours per week![]()
• Selection Process: Random lottery system to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.![]()
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Eligibility Requirements:![]()
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• Must be a DeKalb County resident![]()
• Ages 16–24![]()
• Must complete all required onboarding steps, including applicable screenings![]()
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Application Period:![]()
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Applications for the 2026 DSYEP will open on Friday, April 3, 2026, and close on April 24, 2026. Interested participants can apply online at: dekalbcountyga.gov/dsyep![]()
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For more information or help with registration, please visit dekalbcountyga.gov/dsyep or contact Alanna Hicks-King, Workforce Development Manager, at ahicksking@dekalbcountyga.gov or (470) 572-8229
Team Commissioner Ted Terry is sharing a special announcement and invitation to the “Giving Grocer – Easter Edition” community food giveaway.![]()
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The Giving Grocer initiative is designed to address food insecurity while bringing our community together through service, compassion, and collaboration. With the support of partners—including the YMCA, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Walmart Foundation, Midwest Food Bank, The Greater Word Ministries, and their newest sponsor, Kroger—they anticipate serving hundreds of families.
