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Avondale Estates Curbside Composting Pilot Program

Stormwater and Sanitation Rate Increase Town Hall This Town Hall is hosted by the Board of Commissioners. This is a public meeting, open to all, RSVP is not necessary. The tentative agenda does include public comment. Sent via Commissioner Terry’s newsletter on 5/29/2026. As May comes to an end, so does the Avondale Estates Curbside Composting Pilot Program. My office, over the last two years, has been proud to work alongside
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Short-Term Rental Licensing and Compliance

The DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department launched the short-term rental program on May 20, 2026. All DeKalb County short-term rental owners/operators must apply for and obtain a Short-Term Rental License within 30 days to comply. What is a Short-Term Rental (STR)? A short-term rental is the rental of any room, lodging, or overnight accommodation for a period not exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days, including properties advertised through platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and similar services. Beginning May 20, 2026: Owners/operators of short-term rentals in unincorporated DeKalb County will
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DeKalb Commissioner Ted Terry Advocates for Equitable Policies And Compost Expansion Amidst Proposed Sanitation Rate Increase

May 29 UPDATE: The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will be hosting a Stormwater and Sanitation Rate Increase Town Hall on June 10, 6:30 PM at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201). For more information and RSVP click here. This Town Hall is hosted by the entire Board of Commissioners. This is a public meeting, open to all, RSVP is not necessary. DEKALB COUNTY – On May
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Sanitation Town Hall: Discussing Commissioner Terry’s proposed policy for an equity-based discount program

On May 6, 2026, Commissioner Terry hosted a Sanitation Town Hall to discuss Sanitation Services in DeKalb County and his legislation proposing an equity-based discount program for residents within a two mile radius of the landfill. View the slideshow Commissioner Terry’s Legislation 2 Mile Radius Around the Landfill Additional Legislation Mentioned: Call to Action Community input is critical to shaping and advancing the policy. It is currently being discussed in
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A Shakespeare Happening Series Returns to Avondale Estates with the Bard Appearing in Real Life

Event Highlights Each performance includes: • Live music at 2 p.m.• Interactive children’s programming at 2:30 p.m.• Headline performance at 4 p.m.• Audience Q&A following the performance Admission is free and open to the public, rain or shine. Chairs and picnics are welcome. Event Details Avondale Estates Town Green | 64 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002March 21, April 18 and May 232 p.m. to 5 p.m.Free and open
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Resilient DeKalb Launches a New Chapter for Environmental Justice in DeKalb County!

On Saturday, March 14, DeKalb County residents joined the Super District 6 team at the Gresham Park Recreation Center for the introduction of Resilient DeKalb, a renewed effort by Commissioner Ted Terry to strengthen environmental justice and civic engagement across DeKalb County. Resilient DeKalb builds on the foundation of the DeKalb Green New Deal while reshaping the focus to emphasize community resilience, transparency, and stronger collaboration between residents and county leadership.
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