DeKalb County Advances Compost Expansion
DEKALB COUNTY â July 28, 2026. On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a sanitation rate increase in DeKalb County. Included in this
July 28, 2026
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Avondale Estates Curbside Composting Pilot Program
Stormwater and Sanitation Rate Increase Town Hall This Town Hall is hosted by the Board of Commissioners. This is a public meeting, open to all, RSVP is not necessary. The
May 30, 2026
Announcements
Short-Term Rental Licensing and Compliance
The DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department launched the short-term rental program on May 20, 2026. All DeKalb County short-term rental owners/operators must apply for and obtain a Short-Term Rental License within 30 days to comply. What is a Short-Term Rental (STR)?
May 26, 2026
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,
May 26, 2026
Green New Deal
Sanitation Town Hall: Discussing Commissioner Terry’s proposed policy for an equity-based discount program
On May 6, 2026, Commissioner Terry hosted a Sanitation Town Hall to discuss Sanitation Services in DeKalb County and his legislation proposing an equity-based discount program for residents within a
May 6, 2026
News
A Shakespeare Happening Series Returns to Avondale Estates with the Bard Appearing in Real Life
Event Highlights Each performance includes: ⢠Live music at 2 p.m.⢠Interactive childrenâs programming at 2:30 p.m.⢠Headline performance at 4 p.m.⢠Audience Q&A following the performance Admission is free
April 1, 2026
Announcements
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
March 14, 2026
Commissioner Terry Introduces Resolution That Allocates Tax Revenue Generated by Data Centers to Support Direct Resident Equity and Environmental Restoration
The resolution establishes a âDeKalb for the People AI Tech Dividend Fund,â the mechanism in which tax revenues can be captured and dedicated towards qualifying expenditures. *media interviews available* DEKALB
January 9, 2026
Current Issues
Opinion: Campaign slogans promising âall-or-nothingâ property tax relief are reckless
We can protect Georgiaâs older residents without gutting public services for our communities. Letâs choose a targeted policy. Re: âStop using Georgia seniors as a piggy bank. Give them property
January 7, 2026
Current Issues
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Passes Resolution to Establish the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Review Group
Recognizing the importance of equitable protection for the environment and residential health while giving community members a seat at the table to further environmental justice in DeKalb County. *media interviews
December 18, 2025