Resilient DeKalb

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

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

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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.

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