Happy Black History Month
This month, we honor the brilliance, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black leaders, artists, and communities who have shaped history and continue to shape our future with Black History Month. I look forward to attending and am happy to invite you to the Tobie Grant Recreation Center’s A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATION on Wednesday, February 25 starting at 10:00 AM. I hope you will join with me in celebrating.
Aging in Placers Update
The Aging in Placers kicked off 2026 as the “Year of Action” by detailing its strategic plan for advocating for housing options in DeKalb County. Critical actions include continuing in step with the DeKalb Zoning Update Project and advocating for specific zoning changes to expand housing options that support aging in place, whether that means staying put in current homes or moving to ones that are a better fit. Parallel actions will focus on helping older adults tap into available support and services for aging in place.
In January, the Aging in Placers Initiative was featured on The Crossroads Public Affairs News Hour on WRFG 89.3FM Atlanta. Bonnie Davis, leader of the Aging in Placers Initiative, was interviewed and shared what it means to age in place with dignity, and how we help to shape policies that are inclusive of all. There are several important items that impact our Seniors this 1st quarter and we are gearing up to educate and advocate. You can catch up by listening to the interview here.
Environmental Justice
Super District 6 Staff, along with several community members participated in Environmental Justice Day at the Capitol on January 29, 2026. Senior Environmental Policy Aide, Keyanna Jones Moore represented Super District 6 as a part of the Georgians Organized to Survive and Thrive (GOST) Network, and spoke with State Legislators about bills in regards to Data Centers; the reappointment of a Consumer Utilities Counsel and a regulation that would require mandatory reporting on the presence of forever chemicals to wastewater treatment facilities.
Super District 6 Community Outreach
Our Outreach Team has been busy in January attending neighborhood meetings all over Super District 6.
We saw a new President named for Neighbors of Gresham Park and a huge cleanup happened along the Michelle Obama trail for Martin Luther King Day where a whole section of the South River was cleaned up from illegal dumping. Girl scouts, community and church members pitched in.
In Decatur, the Downtown Decatur Neighbors activated their group to help get a downtown park named as a historic site.
At Greystone Park, we attended their 2nd ever neighborhood meeting and heard from residents that crime has gone way down since October of last year. Our Outreach team helped to connect neighbors by knocking doors and inviting residents to a neighborhood meeting. DeKalb Police, Park police, and adjacent neighborhood groups came together to create a network of people talking to each other on the REGULAR. It helped shut down the break-ins happening and now neighbors are focused on getting speed bumps, cleaning up illegal dump sites and advocating for sidewalks and better lighting.
The residents of Longdale Park are on the final phase of a master plan on their neighborhood park. And Morningside Lenox Park Association is working on getting a new roundabout installed in coordination with the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County.
This month, we’re pitching in to canvass neighborhoods around Bouldercrest, Cedar Grove and Moreland Ave for the small area plan. Neighbors have submitted their ideas via survey. Now there are several meetings this month that will take place in person and online so residents can dig into the details on what they want to see built in their community.
The Super District 6 Outreach team welcomes any requests for neighborhoods that would like our help in boosting attendance at monthly meetings and getting neighbors activated to being involved to make their communities better. We’ll come and knock doors with you and invite folks to turn out.
How to Stay Up To Date
You can always stay up to date with all things in the Super District 6 Office by visiting the website, https://commissionertedterry.com/ or COMMISSIONER TED TERRY on Facebook and Instagram. If you would like to text, the office you can do so at: 470 735 7804. Message and data rates may apply. To learn more about texting the Super District 6 office, click here.
Additionally, we have done a great job ensuring we are sharing County Resources that may be available to you. Programs such as the Water Bill Assistance Program, various electric bill assistance programs, and home repair resources. Be sure to click here for more information.