Commissioner Ted Terry

Important Update - the Tuesday, September 15 Board of Commissioners meeting has been cancelled. Regular committee meetings will be held at their scheduled times.

Upcoming meeting schedule -

9 AM on September 22: Committee of the Whole

5:30 PM on September 24: Board of Commissioners Zoning Public Hearing

9 AM on September 29: Board of Commissioners meeting / additional session

Thank you for your understanding!

- Team Commissioner Terry

One of the ways that Commissioner Ted Terry recognized 9-1-1 was in the solace of "making peace with the earth," choosing nonviolence, restoring harmony between humanity and creation, and living in ways that heal rather than harm the planet.

Team Commissioner Ted Terry thanks Walter Brown, Commissioner Jeff Radar, and Keyanna Jones Moore for joining the Commissioner for a bike and hike tour of Intrenchment Creek Park to see firsthand the current construction plans and possibilities of a revised Donzi- Phase 2 trail connection to the new trail segment under construction now.

🍎Team Commissioner Ted Terry joins our friends who celebrate Rosh Hashanah as we pause for reflection and renewal.

May the year ahead be filled with kindness, meaningful moments, and plenty of reasons to be grateful.

Shanah tovah.

- Team Commissioner Ted Terry

Quick reminder - we are excited to host a Diversion Lunch N’ Learn on September 25! Registration is due by September 14 if you’d like to join us.

This Lunch N’ Learn will bring together county leaders, justice system partners, behavioral health professionals, community organizations, and other stakeholders to explore opportunities to strengthen diversion and alternative response approaches in DeKalb County.

Click the link in bio to RSVP and please join us.

- Team Commissioner Terry

🌹 Each year we join together to remember not only the lives lost on September 11th, but also to embrace the courage, compassion, and unity that emerged in the face of this unimaginable tragedy.

Team Commissioner Ted Terry joins DeKalb County to honor those who lost their lives, the heros who responded and the families who grieve.

May the truth guide and inspire us to value life, to reject hatred, and to act with kindness.

- Team Commissioner Terry

Coming up this weekend- the Chamblee Chalk Walk will decorate the city with beautiful chalk artwork.

From the press release: “Experience the incredible transformation of Chamblee’s sidewalks and streets into colorful works of art at the 5th annual Chamblee Chalk Walk & Artist Market.”

Continued… “Residents, families, artists, and visitors of all ages are invited to join us for one of the community’s most vibrant events of the year. Chalk Walk brings together local artists and aspiring creators to transform pavement into stunning masterpieces using nothing but chalk and imagination. The event will feature interactive art, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to explore and support more than 50 handmade vendors and performing artists.”

🗓️ Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
📍Downtown Chamblee - 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341

- Team Commissioner Terry

New dates added for the Tree Protection Ordinance Update community meetings 🥳

Don’t miss these opportunities to have your voices heard on this important issue.

Here's the link to RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/tpo-virtual?clear_id=true

- Team Commissioner Terry

🚶 Walk With Ted!

Coming up on September 13 - join Commissioner Ted Terry for an informative forest walk led by EcoAddendum through Glen Emerald Park.

RSVP via the QR code and link in bio.

-Team Commissioner Terry

🌳 More dates, more meetings! Commissioner Terry & Commissioner Long Spears are hosting upcoming Community Meetings for the DeKalb Tree Protection Ordinance Update on September 9 and September 10.

Come out and be a part of this important conversation regarding protections for our old growth tree canopy.

1️⃣ Wednesday, September 9 from 6:30-8:00PM
📍 Exchange Recreation Center (2771 Columbia Dr. #2771 Decatur, GA 30034)

2️⃣ Thursday, September 10 from 6:30-8:00PM
📍 Lou Walker Senior Center (2538 Panola Rd. Lithonia, GA 30058)

Click the link in our bio to learn more and plan to join us!

- Team Commissioner Terry

Yep, you read that right! We have extended the deadline to submit your short films to the Free Climate Film Festival!

New submission deadline: September 22 🥳

Read more and submit your works at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see what you make!

- Team Commissioner Terry