Join Commissioner Terry and the Super District 6 Team in learning more about the proposed DeKalb County Data Center regulations, Commissioner Terry’s goals for the regulations to be stronger and greener and share your thoughts and questions. This Town Hall is set up to be primarily for audience participation, comments, and questions. See the latest update on the data center text amendments here.
A virtual option was available but experienced technical difficulties. This recording occurred after recognizing technical difficulties and therefor, does not include the entire Town Hall.
On September 10, 2025, the Aging in Placers hosted an insightful session that breaks down the essentials of Planning and Zoning in DeKalb County and explains how they affect your ability to age in place in our communities. This training sets the foundation before the Aging in Placers embark on actively advocating for aging in place in DeKalb.
Whether you are an Aging in Placer or not, you’re welcome to join us to learn more about Planning and Zoning in DeKalb County! This video has been recorded after the fact for virtual viewing.
Curious about the results of the Avondale Estates Community Composting Program? Join us for an informative webinar to learn about the program’s key results, insights to date, and how Avondale Estates residents can re-enroll. This webinar is open to all and offers a great opportunity to explore the future of composting in DeKalb County and how you can be part of it. This webinar took place on 7/21/2025. Click here for more details about the program.
This pilot program is made possible through a USDA Grant and the partnerships of City of Avondale Estates, Roots Down, DeKalb County Super District 6, Food Well Alliance, and CompostNow.
Commissioner Terry invites you to join him for a Town Hall on the Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increase in DeKalb County. This Town Hall will provide background on the proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increase, what Commissioner Terry is fighting to be included to ensure customer protections and equity, and plenty of time for you to ask him anything. Speakers Include:
DeKalb County Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry
Join Commissioner Ted Terry and the Super District 6 Team for a discussion on the economics of community design presented by Urban3. Urban3’s analyzation of land use economics is an effective tool to understand how a community can proactively and sustainably grow without growing broke. As DeKalb County looks to develop plans that will impact generations to come, this knowledge will be crucial in providing a framework for how to have these discussions on community design and growth.
This presentation was hosted in person and online in October 2024. The recording is of the online version.
In April, Commissioner Terry introduced a resolution to create a resident-led DeKalb Environmental Justice Commission to provide for collaboration, transparency and ensure accountability to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all of DeKalb County. This event will provide an update on that resolution as well as seeks to connect the progress of the Civil Rights movement with today’s call for environmental justice and sustainability for all communities. This event is a part of the DeKalb Green New Deal movement.
Featured Speakers and Panelists:
Daniel Blackman – Former President Biden appointee serving as the Regional Administrator for EPA’s Southeast Region
Rev. Marlin Harris – Pastor, New Life Church
Joanna Kobylivker – Adamah ATL Director
Codi Norred – Executive Director, Georgia Interfaith Power and Light
Lavonya Jones – Director, Just Energy Portfolio Partnership for Southern Equity
Pastor Lee May – Pastor, Transforming Faith Church and Former DeKalb County CEO
Attorney Gerald Griggs – President, Georgia NAACP
Commissioner Ted Terry – DeKalb County Super District 6 Commissioner
In June, Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry introduced the county’s first comprehensive NDO – the ordinance was subsequently passed on July 11 with the unanimous support of the Board of Commissioners.
Join Commissioner Ted Terry from District 6, DeKalb County as he explores a conversation about justice initiatives and programs with DeKalb Chief of Police, Mirtha Ramos, DeKalb Public Defender, Claudia Saari, and Renee Dryfoos of the DeKalb Community Service Board.
Join Commissioner Terry, his team, and guest speakers to discuss Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency for a DeKalb Green New Deal. Learn about what DeKalb County has already done to mitigate climate change, and join us in visioning a green, just future.
