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City of South Fulton
District 1: News and Updates
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Special Called City Council Meeting
and Work Session
TUES., June 20, 2017 - Our next City of South Fulton Council meeting will be held today @ 5PM at the South Fulton Service Center Auditorium, located at 5600 Stonewall Tell Rd, College Park, GA 30349. A work session will follow at 6 PM.
The next regularly scheduled work session (5 pm) and city council meeting (7 pm) will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
WED., June 21, 2017 - The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will be voting on the Walton LLC Project (see article below to learn more about the project). The meeting will be held at 10 AM at the Fulton County Government Center in the Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Road, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Upcoming HOA Meetings
Wyncreek Estates (7/8 @ 4:30 p.m)
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Georgia Supreme Court Ruling Brings Five Communities into the City of South Fulton
On Monday, June 5, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld the lower court decision in City of Atlanta vs. Mays et al and decided that the five neighborhoods - C
ascade Falls, the Northwest Cascade Business Corridor, Danforth Road, Cascade Manor and the Cottages at Cascade -
were illegally annexed by the City of Atlanta and therefore will become part of the City of South Fulton.
Click here
to view the 21 page ruling.
The Georgia Supreme Court is also slated to rule on the J
ohnson vs. City of Atlanta case which will determine if Loch Lomond will come into the City of South Fulton. A decision is expected to be handed down in the Fall.
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The Tour of Millerzell Campus Showcases A First Class Workspace!
Commercial printer, Millerzell hosted Councilwoman Rowell for a tour of their new state of the art facility at 6100 Fulton Industrial Blvd. It was refreshing to see a facility designed with the employees input. I look forward to visiting with other District 1 businesses to determine how the City of South Fulton can foster a business friendly climate and create job opportunities for South Fulton residents. Special thanks to David Seems for being a great host!
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Dr. Andrea Lewis Pens Book to Celebrate Diversity
Dr. Andrea Lewis, a resident of district 1, recently authored a children’s book. Valerie's New Friends (Rathsi Publishing),
is a true story that demonstrates how differences can lead to friendship and acceptance.
By sharing her experiences, Dr. Lewis hopes to assist children in learning how to celebrate diversity among their friends. The book also includes a teaching guide and lesson plans to help teachers introduce topics of diversity and inclusion in their classrooms.
Even in schools within the City of South Fulton, it is important for educators to value and embrace diverse viewpoints, recognize their own personal biases and promote diversity awareness among teachers, parents, and students in our schools.
Dr. Lewis is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Education Department at Spelman College. Prior to teaching on the collegiate level, she was a teacher and administrator in Atlanta Public Schools.
A book reading will be held in South Fulton in the coming weeks. The book is available in hardcover and can be purchased for $20 on Amazon.
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T-SPLOST Projects Coming to an Intersection Near You
You may have seen some of the preliminary work begun on the various T-SPLOST projects across the City of South Fulton. A number of the Tier 1 projects will be rolled out over the Summer, Click here to review the complete list of maintenance, safety and streetscape projects that will be overseen by Fulton County Public Works Department.
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Stay Attentive at the Gas Pump
On Father's Day, we had another carjacking at the Cascade shell gas station at Utoy Springs. Public safety is a top priority for the business owner and the police department, but we also need you to be attentive and do your part. Here are three tips that will help keep you safe at the gas pump:
1. Stay attentive to your surroundings
2. Do not talk on your cell phone
3. Keep valuables out of the passenger seat or in plain view.
Last but not least, if you see something say something.
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Deadline for Filing Tax Appeal Fast Approaching!
You should have received your tax assessment in the mail. You probably noticed that while the value of your property has been assessed, it shows you in tax district "SOUTH FULTON" and does not indicate a tax amount. The City of South Fulton City Council will finish its final step to adopt its tax ordinances on June 20, 2017 at a Special Called Meeting that will be held at 5 P.M. The tax rates are the same as were in place under the county. The only taxes currently captured on your tax notice are your Fulton County schools taxes. The City of South Fulton has negotiated an agreement with Arthur Ferdinand to collect taxes on behalf of the city. This agreement must be voted on and approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioner.
For those property owners who want to appeal their assessment, click here
to file a tax appeal online. If you want to talk with a tax assessor
attend Commissioner Emma Darnell's Town Hall Meeting to be held at the South Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Robinson (representative from the tax assessors office) and staff will be available to respond to residents general and specific concerns.
REMINDER the deadline date for the appeal of a Property Tax Assessment Notice: July 12, 2017
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Camp Creek Business Association Meeting
On June 15th, Councilwoman Gumbs and I presented at the Camp Creek Business Association Meeting and provided a status update on the city's operations and demographic information on the population, housing and businesses. Click on the links below to view the video and/or the Powerpoint presentation.
CCBA June 15th Video Clip
Powerpoint Presentation to Camp Creek Business Association
Mayor Bill Edwards will be the featured speaker at the next CCBA meeting that will be held on July 20, 2017 meeting at 8 AM at the Holiday Inn Express at Camp Creek Marketplace (behind Walgreen's)
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Share Your Ideas About the Renovation of the South Fulton Regional Library
Our regional library will undergo a major renovation, you can submit your ideas or examples of model layouts or design elements to the county to let them know what you would like to see in your local library. Email you suggestions and sample photos through June 30, 2017 to: l
ibrarycomments@fultoncountyga.gov
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Walton Project Scheduled to Come Back to Fulton County Board of Commissioners
The Walton Project (proposed for the intersection of Campbellton Road and Stonewall Tell) was heard by Fulton County Board of Commissioners. There was a tie vote of 3-3 which means the project will come back before the Board of Commissioners on June 21, 2017 at 10 AM at the Fulton County Government Center Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Road, Atlanta, GA 30303.
The one project includes five different applications - two of the 5 applications (gas station and office building) were recommended for approval by the South Zoning Board. Three applications were denied - two warehouses totaling approximately 2 million square feet of warehouse space and a residential development.
Call all members of the County Commissioners and weigh in on the type of development you would like to see in your community.
To view a video clip of the South Zoning Board Meeting that
South Zoning Board Meeting - Walton LLC Project
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Councilwoman Rowell Available to Attend HOAs or Community Event!
Councilwoman Rowell has attended several HOA meeting over the last few weeks - Sandtown Center (6/8); Enon Pines and Old Fairburn Village (6/15). Thanks to all three communities for allowing me the opportunity to provide an update on the City of South Fulton and our transition process. If you have an upcoming event or homeowner's association meeting, and you would like me to attend please send the request to my city email account at:
catherine.rowell@cityofsouthfultonga.gov
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Welcome the Milk & Honey Restaurant at Cascade
Welcome to our newest brunch spot, the Milk & Honey Restaurant located located at 5495 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30331 in District 1 of the City of South Fulton. The menu features a brunch and rotisserie chicken all day. Other menu items include a seafood burger croissant, crab cake benedict, lobster gumbo & grits, deep fried salmon hash, Georgia Peach Cognac French Toast, as well as specialty burgers, salads, desserts and sides. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM and Friday - Saturday from 11 AM - 11 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 4PM. Stop by and patronize them, the food and atmosphere is great!
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Brought to you by City Councilwoman Dr. Catherine Foster Rowell
Catherine.Rowell@cityofsouthfultonga.gov
Working Hard for You!
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