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

Advanced Voting Ends Soon!Friday, May 17th is the final day for Advanced Voting. Your voice, your vote is more important than ever! There is a link to the DeKalb Voter Registration and Election website on my Face Book Page that is pinned to the top. Know before you go, sample ballots, precinct information, what you will need to bring and a GIS tracker for wait times. You can also find

From the Saporta Report by Mark Lannaman Published: April 26, 2024 3:37 pm Last week, Commissioner Ted Terry (DeKalb District 6) introduced a resolution to create a resident-led environmental justice commission that would enable citizens to more directly influence environmental policy in their communities. The reason behind the introduced legislation and an increased focus on environmental justice is a simple matter of due diligence, Commissioner Terry said. “DeKalb County residents have

The proposal for this Commission is in direct response to residents’ call for inclusion in decisions about environmental policies impacting their communities. DEKALB COUNTY– Today, Commissioner Ted Terry (D-District 6) introduced a resolution that will give DeKalb County residents a voice in addressing environmental justice issues that have plagued their communities. This Commission will ensure DeKalb County prioritizes environmental justice initiatives and remains aligned with the Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative.