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Resilient DeKalb Launches a New Chapter for Environmental Justice in DeKalb County!

On Saturday, March 14, DeKalb County residents joined the Super District 6 team at the Gresham Park Recreation Center for the introduction of Resilient DeKalb, a renewed effort by Commissioner Ted Terry to strengthen environmental justice and civic engagement across DeKalb County. Resilient DeKalb builds on the foundation of the DeKalb Green New Deal while reshaping the focus to emphasize community resilience, transparency, and stronger collaboration between residents and county leadership.
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Tax Exemptions can Save Thousands. Are you eligible?

The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently began mailing over 19,700 homeowners who may be eligible for a new senior exemption or a basic homestead exemption for the current tax year. Whether you’re a new homeowner, a senior, disabled resident, disabled veteran, homeowners should check their exemption status and apply before the April 1 deadline. Filing early minimizes confusion and avoids delays and when tax bills are mailed later in
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In case you missed it: DeKalb Prepares to Launch Women-Owned Business Guide

DeKalb is shining a spotlight on local entrepreneurship with the launch of the DeKalb Women-Owned Business Guide, an initiative led by Decide DeKalb to celebrate and support our very own women business leaders. This effort is fitting as we bring in International Women’s History Month for 2026. With more than 3,900 women-owned businesses operating in DeKalb County, this guide will connect residents with local businesses across industries including food, beauty,
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Love Your Planet by Caring for your Community

February is a month centered on love and what better way to show it than by caring for the planet we all share. As part of our Love Your Planet: Recycle Campaign, Team Commissioner Ted Terry joins Keep DeKalb Beautiful to encourage residents, schools, and businesses to take simple, meaningful steps toward reducing waste and keeping our community clean. As we move forward, we invite everyone to March Into a
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2/3/2026 COW Commissioner Terry Comments

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
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1/13/2026 BOC Commissioner Terry Comments

Happy New Year I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! As we welcome in 2026, I want to thank you for a great 2025. While 2025 did have challenges, it was also a year of community and resilience. You showed up this year. Whether you made your voice heard on key decisions or volunteered to serve DeKalb County, we couldn’t have done it without
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