Resilient DeKalb

Formerly the DeKalb Green New Deal, Resilient DeKalb is a people-powered Super District 6 initiative that aims to address and alleviate environmental injustices in DeKalb County.

The DeKalb Green New Deal was established in 2023 and renamed to Resilient DeKalb in March 2026.

DeKalb County Climate Champions recognized during the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners International Day of Climate Action proclamation October 13, 2026.

Local Climate Wins

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DeKalb Super District 6's Regenerative Transition Portal

When Commissioner Terry took office in 2021, he immediately began to work on creative solutions that beautify DeKalb’s landscapes while also healing our soils and decreasing fossil fuel and chemical usage. You might have seen these regenerative landscapes at the Clarkston and Chamblee Library as well as roadsides.

What landscapes have undergone this regenerative transition and how are they benefiting our local environment?

Upcoming Resilient DeKalb Events

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15nov2:00 pm3:30 pmWalks with Ted – Keswick Park

16nov6:00 pm7:00 pmResilient DeKalb Steering Committee Meeting – Virtual

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Commissioner Terry’s Free Climate Film Festival brought the environment into focus during two-day program

Hosted at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center October 23-24, 2026 DEKALB COUNTY – October 27, 2026. Over the weekend, Commissioner Terry and his people-powered Resilient DeKalb initiative brought community partners, environmentalists, and artists together to shine a

Climate Champions Show Up For International Day of Climate Action Proclamation at the Board of Commissioners Meeting

On October 13, 2026, Commissioner Ted Terry presented a proclamation in observation of International Day of Climate Action 2026. This year, the UN declared our planet is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius within the next few years. Commissioner

Residents Help Shape the Future of Resilient DeKalb at First Steering Committee Meeting!

In the Community News

In the News

June 11, 2026

Data Centers: My Stance Remains the Same, Protect Our Communities and Our Environment.

Data Centers remain a topic in DeKalb County. Today, June 9, the Board of Commissioners voted to extend a data center moratorium for 100 days. I advocated for the moratorium to be extended for a year while we continue to

Meet DeKalb’s Local Growers!

Sent via Commissioner Terry’s newsletter on 5/23/2026. Did you know DeKalb County used to be primarily farm land? While a large urban county today, some residents still honor those agricultural roots by planting fruits, vegetables, and flowers. My office had

DeKalb Commissioner Ted Terry Advocates for Equitable Policies And Compost Expansion Amidst Proposed Sanitation Rate Increase

May 29 UPDATE: The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will be hosting a Stormwater and Sanitation Rate Increase Town Hall on June 10, 6:30 PM at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201). For more information and RSVP

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