DEKALB COUNTY – Commissioner Ted Terry (D-Super District 6) is proud to announce the collaboration with DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability to host a community focused event on Nov. 9, 2024. The event, “World Planning Day featuring the DeKalb Green New Deal Festival,” invites residents to enjoy a day of fun while discussing sustainability, urban planning, and the county’s growing commitment to environmental resilience.  This collaboration also includes partnerships with 20

DEKALB COUNTY – Marking a pivotal moment in the fight for environmental justice, Commissioner Ted Terry’s (D-Super District 6) resolution to protect the South River Forest and address decades of environmental neglect in southeast Atlanta and southwest DeKalb County was approved by the Board of Commissioners last week.  This resolution adopts the recommendations of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) “Explore South River Forest” report and sets in motion a collaborative effort with the City of

The “Walk out of Darkness” will take place in England from August 24th through September 7th DEKALB COUNTY – More than 80 percent of first responders experience traumatic events while on the job and in DeKalb County there is a peer support program encouraging them to share their experiences and connecting them with additional mental health and addiction resources.  DeKalb’s own Fire Captain Chuck Bray will embark on a 190

JULY 2, 2024 DEKALB COUNTY– This past weekend, Commissioner Ted Terry (D-District 6) alongside faith leaders gathered with community members to discuss the intersectionality of civil rights and environmental justice, underscoring the imperative to protect fundamental human rights like access to clean water and a safe environment for all residents regardless of race or socio-economic status.  DeKalb County residents have a long history of fighting against environmental injustices and this year

The following is a statement from Commissioner Ted Terry (D-6) in response to the demolition of North DeKalb Mall. Commissioner Terry passed zoning legislation that would allow for the demolition of the mall and make way for Lulah Hills, an ambitious mixed-use project that will transform the area with residential units, retail and green spaces: “The demolition of North DeKalb Mall is paving the way for the Lulah Hills project, which will

District 3 and 7 Board of Commissioners’ seats have been vacant since March 2024 and may remain vacant until January 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2024 DECATUR, Ga. – Last week, concerned citizens of DeKalb County convened at a town hall meeting organized by Commissioner Ted Terry (D-6) to address the unprecedented lack of representation for residents of Districts 3 and 7 on the Board of Commissioners, a situation