Upcoming Events

Join Shannon Willow along the Compassion Corridor for a hands-on community landcare experience focused on native species, pollinator habitats, and regenerative landscaping practices. Participants will help care for the space, learn simple ways to “rewild” their own yards, and discover how small environmental actions can create lasting impact for our neighborhoods and ecosystems. No experience necessary. Just come ready to learn, connect, and grow with community.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM  | Tobie Grant Recreation Center (593 Parkdale Dr, Scottdale, GA 30079)

DeKalb County’s Tree Protection Ordinance has not been updated in over 20 years. Commissioner Terry and Commissioner Long Spears are proud to launch a rewrite of this crucial ordinance and facilitate community meetings to hear what DeKalb residents need most out of this ordinance.

Tentative Agenda

6:30 PM: Welcome and Greetings from Commissioners in attendance

6:35 PM: Introduction to the Tree Protection Ordinance

6:50 PM: Tree Protection Ordinance Discussion

7:20 PM: Questions and Answers

7:45 PM: Survey Questionnaire

7:55 PM: Closing

8:00 PM Community Meeting Ends

Any questions? Please email superdistrict6@dekalbcountyga.gov

Shakespeare is back under the stars! Following two successful seasons, the popular community theatre series returns this fall with a new name, a new theatre partner, and an expanded evening experience at the Avondale Estates Town Green.

Presented in partnership with the Office of DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry, Super District 6, the City of Avondale Estates, Bard x Sage PR, and Georgia Classic Theatre, Shakespeare at Sunset brings professional classical theatre directly into the community, free of charge.

This season also introduces a new collaboration with Georgia Classic Theatre, founded by longtime Shakespeare actor and director Allen O’Reilly. The company includes accomplished artists with deep roots in Atlanta’s classical theatre community.

And this year, the performances are moving later in the evening so audiences can enjoy Shakespeare as the sun goes down. Come early for live music and family-friendly programming, then settle in for an evening of professional theatre outdoors.

Fall 2026 Schedule

• October 10: The Taming of the Shrew
• November 14: The Merchant of Venice
• December 5: A Christmas Carol

Location: Avondale Estates Town Green, 64 N. Avondale Rd., Avondale Estates, GA 30002
6:00 PM: Live music
7:15 PM: Main performance

Bring your family, friends, chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of arts, culture and community under the stars. Admission is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00 am | DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Meeting – 178 Sam’s Street, Multipurpose Room A1201, Decatur, GA 30030)

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Join Commissioner Terry and the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners in recognizing International Day of Climate Action. We hope you can attend to celebrate the work you have done for our environment and continue to advocate for climate action in DeKalb County. Don’t forget to wear green!

This program is part of the Climate Film Festival.

This is part of the Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled meetings and is open to the public. No RSVP is required to attend.

• For more information on the Board of Commissioners meetings, click here.
• For more information on public participation, click here.

Join Dekalb County District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry for a fun and informative walk through this exceptional pocket park near Clarkston in Dekalb County. We’ll walk approximately 1 mile while Master Naturalist Kathryn Kolb shares fascinating facts about the trees and landscape in this special greenspace.

This walk is free and open to the public!

To register (RSVP) click HERE – Details and directions sent to registered participants

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Climate change is here. What story will you tell?

Commissioner Ted Terry and Resilient DeKalb are teaming up to present a Free 2026 Climate Film Festival on Friday, October 23 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM) and Saturday, October 24 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM), at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center.

The two-day festival will include screenings of two featured films — ‘Groundswell‘ which tells the story of a global movement of regenerative agriculture restoring farms, land and ecosystems, and ‘The Tree Economy‘ which explores the tension between urban development and Atlanta’s massive tree canopy — alongside a selection of short films submitted by Georgia-based filmmakers and creatives.

Bringing together filmmakers, artists, conservationists, educators, community leaders, and neighbors, the event will celebrate the power of film while also confronting difficult topics of climate change, ecological crises, and humanity’s impact on our planet. Through film screenings, thought-provoking panels, interactive art experiences, and conversation, we will seek to address the climate-related problems facing us while also instilling hope for a better tomorrow.

Friday, October 23: Meet the Artists

• 6:00 PM Doors Open – Community Reception
• 6:45 PM Welcome Remarks
• 7:00 PM The Tree Economy Screening – Watch the Trailer!
• 9:00 PM Closing Remarks
• 9:30 PM Doors Close

RSVP HERE

Climate change is here. What story will you tell?

Join Commissioner Ted Terry and Resilient DeKalb Saturday, October 24 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM), at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center for Day 2 of our FREE Climate Film Festival.

The festival will include screenings of two featured films — ‘Groundswell‘ which tells the story of a global movement of regenerative agriculture restoring farms, land and ecosystems, and ‘The Tree Economy‘ which explores the tension between urban development and Atlanta’s massive tree canopy — alongside a selection of short films submitted by Georgia-based filmmakers and creatives.

Bringing together filmmakers, artists, conservationists, educators, community leaders, and neighbors, the event will celebrate the power of film while also confronting difficult topics of climate change, ecological crises, and humanity’s impact on our planet. Through film screenings, thought-provoking panels, interactive art experiences, and conversation, we will seek to address the climate-related problems facing us while also instilling hope for a better tomorrow.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Sams St (Multipurpose Room A1201) – 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030

RSVP quickly for this event, which includes a healthy treat, conversation, and fun interaction about housing and aging in place in DeKalb.

The event begins with you learning how to prepare a healthy, plant-based, dairy-free, and naturally sweet treat called “nice cream.” Then you’ll enjoy eating the nice cream while engaging in open, honest conversation about aging in place in DeKalb and interacting with attendees for a game or two.

The program is open to all older adults / seniors in DeKalb County, but it is limited to 40 attendees. To ensure that we have enough nice cream, an RSVP is required, but this program is first come first served. If you are unable to attend please email superdistrict6@dekalbcountyga.gov

Shakespeare is back under the stars! Following two successful seasons, the popular community theatre series returns this fall with a new name, a new theatre partner, and an expanded evening experience at the Avondale Estates Town Green.

Presented in partnership with the Office of DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry, Super District 6, the City of Avondale Estates, Bard x Sage PR, and Georgia Classic Theatre, Shakespeare at Sunset brings professional classical theatre directly into the community, free of charge.

This season also introduces a new collaboration with Georgia Classic Theatre, founded by longtime Shakespeare actor and director Allen O’Reilly. The company includes accomplished artists with deep roots in Atlanta’s classical theatre community.

And this year, the performances are moving later in the evening so audiences can enjoy Shakespeare as the sun goes down. Come early for live music and family-friendly programming, then settle in for an evening of professional theatre outdoors.

Fall 2026 Schedule

• October 10: The Taming of the Shrew
• November 14: The Merchant of Venice
• December 5: A Christmas Carol

Location: Avondale Estates Town Green, 64 N. Avondale Rd., Avondale Estates, GA 30002
6:00 PM: Live music
7:15 PM: Main performance

Bring your family, friends, chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of arts, culture and community under the stars. Admission is free and open to the public.

Join Dekalb County Commissioner Ted Terry for a fun and informative walk through this exceptional natural area in Chamblee. We’ll walk approximately 1.5-2 miles while Master Naturalist Kathryn Kolb shows fascinating details about this rich greenspace that hosts uncommon and rare species in a surprisingly diverse natural habitat.

This walk is free and open to the public!

To register (RSVP) click HERE – Details and directions sent to registered participants

Shakespeare at Sunset is taking a festive detour for the holidays! On December 5, the series will trade “the Bard” for a beloved seasonal classic with a live performance of A Christmas Carol at the Avondale Estates Town Green.

Join Commissioner Ted Terry for a family-friendly evening filled with live theatre, community, and holiday cheer. With its timeless themes of generosity, compassion, second chances, and caring for our neighbors, A Christmas Carol offers a joyful reminder of the values that still bring communities together today.

Bundle up, bring your chairs and blankets, and celebrate the season with us under the stars. Free and open to the public.

Fall 2026 Schedule

• October 10: The Taming of the Shrew
• November 14: The Merchant of Venice
• December 5: A Christmas Carol

Location: Avondale Estates Town Green, 64 N. Avondale Rd., Avondale Estates, GA 30002
6:00 PM: Live music
7:15 PM: Main performance