Commissioner Ted Terry

06/01/2026

As Summer rapidly approaches it is important to keep our neighborhoods safe! As a reminder, you are able to text message DeKalb County Police Department to directly submit anonymous tips.

If you see something suspicious in our community or have specific information about a crime that has occurred in the area, please submit any information, photos, or videos via text message to the DeKalb County Police Department, text the keyword DKPD and your tip to 847411.

There are additional options to submit concerns or tips at https://tip411.com/landing/dekalbcogapd

Tips will be reviewed by our agency personnel, who may respond to ask for more details and continue the anonymous conversation with you. Tips are entirely anonymous, and your contact information is not transmitted to our agency.

Please do not use this form to report emergencies or requests that require immediate law enforcement response. In an emergency, always call 911. If you have a non-emergency request for agency assistance, please contact us at 404-294-2911.

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Now, when you want to communicate with our agency, you can use tip411 and it’s 100% anonymous. We’ve partnered with tip411 to provide a new and innovative crime-fighting tool to our community.

06/01/2026

It is officially June and before our love of Summer kicks in, Team Commissioner Ted Terry is reminding you that early voting for the Georgia primary runoff election starts on Saturday, June 6, and ends on Friday, June 12.

What is a runoff?
In Georgia, a candidate must receive 50% of the vote, or a runoff will be held.

Can I vote in the runoff if I didn’t vote in the general election?
Yes! If you are registered but did not vote in the general election, you can still vote in the runoff.

To see which offices are up for a vote in your area, please visit the https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/mvp-landing-page to view your sample ballot.

Voting Hours
- Monday – Friday, June 8 – June 12: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 6: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, June 7: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Voting Locations
(* Indicates an absentee ballot dropbox location)

- Berean Christian Church*: 2201 Young Rd, Stone Mountain, GA
- Bessie Branham Recreation Center: 2051 Delano Dr NE, Atlanta, GA
- Beulah Missionary Baptist Church*: 2340 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA
- Briarwood Recreation Center: 2235 Briarwood Way NE, Atlanta, GA
- Clarkston Library: 951 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston, GA
- County Line-Ellenwood Library: 4331 River Rd, Ellenwood, GA
- DeKalb Voter Registration & Elections Office: 4380 Memorial Dr., Suite 500, Decatur, GA
- Dunwoody Library*: 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA
- Emory University: 1599 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
- Greater Piney Grove Church: 1879 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
- Hairston Crossing Library: 4911 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain, GA
- Neighborhood Church: 1561 McLendon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
- New Bethel A.M.E. Church: 8350 Rockbridge Rd., Lithonia, GA
- North DeKalb Senior Center: 3393 Malone Dr, Chamblee, GA
- Redan-Trotti Library: 1569 Wellborn Rd. Lithonia, GA
- Salem-Panola Library*: 5137 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA
- Stonecrest Library: 3123 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA
- Tucker Library*: 5234 Lavista Rd, Tucker, GA
- Wesley Chapel Library: 2861 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA

06/01/2026

Summer days begin anew.

Whispering trees and blooming flowers, lazy, long, and sunlit hours.

Welcome June, with warmth and cheer, the brightest season of the year! Pan Macmillan.

Team Commissioner Ted Terry wishes you a happy, safe, and spectacular month

05/30/2026

As May comes to an end, so does the Avondale Estates Curbside Composting Pilot Program. Let’s reflect on the highlights! 🌎🌳🌱➡️

If you would like to continue this conversation attend the upcoming Town Hall on June 10.

Stormwater and Sanitation Rate Increase Town Hall
Date: June 10
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201)

- Team Commissioner Terry

05/30/2026

🇸🇳✨ A Taste of Senegal: An Experience With a Purpose

Good food. Great culture. An even greater cause.

Join us June 13 for an intimate Senegalese tasting experience featuring authentic cuisine, storytelling, music, and community as we help Amary rebuild and reconnect with family after deportation.

🎟️ Limited seating available
❤️ Every ticket purchased makes a difference

This night is bigger than food. It’s resilience, hope, and community.

DecaturGA 🇸🇳✨

05/30/2026

Looking for an awesome Sunmer experience for your young ones? Team Commissioner Ted Terry is sharing a reminder that registration is open for Stepp Stewart’s Summer Camp Spotlight Theater Camp in Decatur, Georgia!

The camp will offer young performers the opportunity to explore acting, musical theater, creativity, confidence-building and stage performance through hands-on workshops led by experienced theater professionals. Campers will sharpen their skills, build friendships, and shine in a fun, supportive environment.

Spaces are limited so register today at www.steppstewart.com/spotlight

05/29/2026

Team Commissioner Ted Terry is reaching out to Super District 6 for help. DeKalb County Human Services is in the last phase of their community violence intervention planning grant.

They are conducting asset mapping and asking DeKalb residents to complete the survey https://gsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MRATWPUjVsfA0e or scan the QR code to pull up the survey and complete it online.

Community issues that require action involves each and every one of our thoughts, ideas, and feedback.

05/29/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Night DeKalb County Board of Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting

Team Commissioner Ted Terry invites you to the Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, for a night COW meeting on proposed data center regulations and development of standards.

We are continuing the DeKalb County data center conversation on Tuesday, June 2nd at 5P to give more citizens the opportunity to attend. Public comment will be available.

Bring a neighbor, friend, or community member and make your voice heard!

05/27/2026

Join us this Friday, May 29 as we celebrate the success of the Avondale Estates Curbside Composting Grant Program and explore what’s next for composting in DeKalb County!

Learn how composting reduces waste, supports sustainability, and helps build healthier communities while joining the conversation about future opportunities to expand composting access across DeKalb. Bring a friend and a neighbor!

Friday, May 29
11 AM
66 Wiltshire Drive , Avondale Estates

Link in bio on Instagram to RSVP or visit commissionertedterry.com

- Team Commissioner Terry