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Commissioner Terry’s Free Climate Film Festival champions environmental justice through art
DEKALB COUNTY – October 14, 2026. Commissioner Ted Terry and his Resilient DeKalb initiative will present a Free 2026 Climate Film Festival on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
New date announced for postponed October Shakespeare at Sunset performance
DEKALB COUNTY – October 13, 2026. After two successful seasons of bringing professional Shakespeare to the Avondale Estates Town Green, the popular community series formerly known as A Shakespeare Happening is entering an exciting new chapter. Following last weekend’s extreme
Commissioner Terry visits the Retaaza MARTA Market at Kensington Station
DEKALB COUNTY – September 16, 2026. Last week, Commissioner Ted Terry was on hand during the pop up Farm Fresh Retaaza Market inside the Kensington MARTA Station on Tuesday, September 8. Together with local constituents, Commissioner Terry sampled handmade fresh
Shakespeare returns for sunset performances at the Avondale Estates Town Green
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – September 9, 2026. After two successful seasons of bringing professional Shakespeare to the Avondale Estates Town Green, the popular community series formerly known as A Shakespeare Happening is entering an exciting new chapter as Shakespeare at
Local artist Lori Lejeune’s ‘Be The Change’ artwork installations inspire environmental stewardship in Super District 6 green spaces
DEKALB COUNTY – August 31, 2026. Artist Lori Lejeune’s large-scale pollinator art banners will soon land in green spaces throughout DeKalb County. The name of the series, Be The Change, speaks to Commissioner Terry and Lori Lejeune’s shared hope that
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South DeKalb Data Center Town Hall
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
Aging in Place Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Basics
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
Behind the Bin: Key Takeaways from Avondale Estates’ Composting Program
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
Ask Me Anything Town Hall: Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increase
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
Educate & Engage: The Economics of Community Design
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
Environmental Justice in DeKalb: Connecting people, planet, and the Green New Deal – June 29, 2024
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE 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
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Commissioner Terry’s Free Climate Film Festival champions environmental justice through art
DEKALB COUNTY – October 14, 2026. Commissioner Ted Terry and his Resilient DeKalb initiative will present a Free 2026 Climate Film Festival on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
New date announced for postponed October Shakespeare at Sunset performance
DEKALB COUNTY – October 13, 2026. After two successful seasons of bringing professional Shakespeare to the Avondale Estates Town Green, the popular community series formerly known as A Shakespeare Happening is entering an exciting new chapter. Following last weekend’s extreme