Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections Announces Polling Place Changes for August 11 Election
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The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections has approved changes to several Polling Places that will take effect with the August 11 General Primary Runoff, Non-Partisan General Runoff, and Special Runoff Election.
Registered voter in these precincts will receive written notification of Polling Place change. In addition, the Fulton County will place signs at the entrances of the original Polling Places directing voters to the new locations.
All Fulton County Voters are encouraged to check the
Georgia My Voter
page to verify their Election Day polling place.
On Election Day on August 11:
voters must report to their assigned polling place.
During early voting, Fulton County voters can go to any Fulton County early voting location, including Georgia’s largest voting location at State Farm Arena.
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Early Voting Runs Until August 7
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Opportunities to vote early in August 11 in Runoff Election
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Early Voting Locations
: there are
20 early voting locations, including Georgia’s largest voting location at State Farm Arena.
July 20 - August 7
Weekdays
8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 1
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 25
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Download the full Early Voting Locations and Schedule
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What Voters Need to Know
Safety First:
Voters at Fulton County polling places will be asked to wear a mask or face covering, and social distancing guidelines will be enforced. The number of voters inside a facility at a given time may be limited.
Your Ballot:
Because the August 11 election is a partisan primary runoff, voters will be provided the ballot of the same party for which they cast a ballot during the June 9 Primary. Voters who did not vote in the June 9 Primary are eligible to vote in the runoff and may select a Democratic or Nonpartisan ballot. Runoff races will vary by party.
Absentee Voting
Absentee Ballot Application:
To vote by absentee ballot,
download
an Absentee Ballot Application or go to the Secretary of State's website at
mvp.sos.ga.gov
.
Instead of an absentee ballot application, you may submit a written request that must include:
- the name and date of the election
- the voter’s name
- address as registered
- date of birth
- the voter's party choice (for partisan primary elections only)
- the voter’s signature
Return your written absentee ballot application or letter of request to the Fulton County Absentee Ballot Division via fax, email, mail, or
dropbox
.
Fulton County residents choosing to vote by absentee ballot are strongly encouraged to request their absentee ballot as soon as possible to ensure that it arrives back to the Department of Registration and Elections offices by the closing of the polls on Election Day.
Returning your Absentee Ballot:
Your absentee ballot must be received by the Department of Registration & Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return your absentee ballot by mail or in one of the
20 Fulton County Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
.
You may not return your absentee ballot at your polling place.
For questions related to absentee ballots, call 404-612-7060, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Public Hearing: 2020 General Fund Millage Rate
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Pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. 48-5-32 Fulton County does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.
The Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, Georgia hereby announce that a public hearing will be held to discuss the 2020 millage rates (General Fund, Bond Fund, and Fulton Industrial Tax District) at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners on August 5, 2020 at 10 a.m. electronically
click here for the link
The 2020 millage rates will be set at the August 5, 2020 regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners which is accessible with the same internet link address.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Requires Temporary Closures of Two Fulton County Tax Commissioner Offices
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Beginning Monday, July 27, 2020, the Fulton County Tax Commissioner’s Offices at
Fulton County Government Center; 141 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
and
Greenbriar Mall; 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW #106, Atlanta, GA 30331
will close until further notice. The closures are in response to the County returning to Phase One opening Protocol to ensure the safety and health of citizens using the services of the Tax Commissioner as well as County employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand plans to add additional resources at the following tax offices during the closures:
Customer Service Center at Maxwell Road
11575 Maxwell Rd #100
Alpharetta, GA 30009
North Fulton Service Center
7741 Roswell Rd NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
South Fulton Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd # 114
Atlanta, GA 30349
The customer service kiosk at the Pryor Street location will remain accessible to the public for tag renewals and a dropbox will also be available at the Government Center location to handle some requests.
Taxpayers are encouraged to transact business online and to use our kiosks located in all Tax Commissioner’s offices and at several Kroger supermarkets in Fulton County.
The status of other tax bills are as follows:
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The due date for Atlanta Solid Waste payments is August 31, 2020
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Property tax bills for 2020 are not yet available
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Car buyers who purchased vehicles from individuals have 30 days to have their Title finalized
Citizens will be notified of the Tax Commissioners’ plans to return to normal operating hours and days. For more information, visit
www.fultoncountytaxes.org
to find out more about kiosk locations and online payment options.
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Fulton County Seeks Non-Profit Partner to Collaborate on Establishing a Comprehensive Assessment Center
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The Fulton County Department of Community Development’s Homeless Division and the Fulton County GA 502 Continuum of Care (CoC) are seeking to partner with a nonprofit organization to assist with the establishment of a Comprehensive Assessment Center.
The Department of Community Development will select one lead agency to work with the Fulton County Homeless Division and CoC to create a new countywide assessment center model. The lead agency will coordinate the delivery and coordination of collective impact homeless services for individuals and families who are at-risk of homelessness, currently homeless or formerly homeless that live in Fulton County.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., on August 7, 2020.
The Homeless Division will host a Technical Assistance Zoom call on Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meeting ID: 925 5390 3686 and Passcode: 242265
Dial by your location: 1-929-205-6099
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Teen Experience Series 2.0
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Due to popular demand and request, the Fulton County Board of Health Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program is offering a repeat session of the virtual Teen Experience 2.0, starting with Puberty and Hygiene, Tuesday, July 28 at 1 p.m.!
Teens can fact check their questions in real time by connecting with our teen health expert.
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The Department of Senior Services is encouraging residents 55 years old and older to participate in free online classes offered Monday through Friday at various hours. Most classes are about 30 minutes and cover topics including fitness, art, life enrichment, nutrition and computers.
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Teens Speak Up During This Time of National Upheaval
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These last few months have required the closure of schools, businesses, churches, and social institutions that are essential to everyday life. It has affected the ability of families and friends to connect with each other, or enjoy the emotional support that human beings rely upon to handle difficult times. In addition, the nation has experienced upheaval as America has exploded with nationwide protests demanding social justice and change.
Two members of the Fulton County Youth Commission, Harshita Challa a rising junior at Milton High School, and Vedu Mallela, a senior at Northview High School, were joined by a panel of behavioral health experts on Tuesday, July 21 to discuss protecting the mental health of children during the pandemic and social unrest.
If you missed the event, you can watch the full conversation on
YouTube.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations.
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To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Pay attention to any physical guides, such as tape markings on floors or signs on walls, directing attendees to remain at least 6 feet apart from each other in lines or at other times.
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Safety Requirements at Fulton County Facilities
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- Everyone entering Fulton County facilities will have their temperatures taken before entering. Anyone with a fever will be unable to enter the facility.
- Everyone entering Fulton County facilities is required to wear a face covering.
- Social distancing requirements will be enforced.
- Hand sanitizer stations are in place in addition to restrooms for hand washing.
- Visitor access will be managed in some areas, and the number of people in some areas will be limited at a given time.
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Due to an increase in COVID-19 testing, it may take an average of 7 to 10 business days before you receive your results.
Scheduling:
Log on the Georgia Department of Public Health's COVID-19
test scheduling website
where any Georgian, regardless of symptoms, may schedule a COVID-19 test.
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Testing in Fulton County
: COVID-19 testing is available to all residents at various locations throughout Fulton County. Testing site locations, dates, and/or times are subject to change. Before you leave your home, confirm testing location information at Fulton County's testing
website
and CORE Relief
website.
Scheduling by phone:
Residents can also schedule an appointment by calling 404-613-8150. However it is quicker to schedule an appointment online due to the volume of calls. Calls are accepted during these times:
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Weekdays
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays
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To check results of your test you can:
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Fulton County Awards COVID-19 Small Business Relief Funding to the
Arts Community for Creative Virtual Programs
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Fulton County Arts and Culture (FCAC) is pleased to announce of the first round of COVID-19 Relief Funding to the arts community totaling close to $1 million. This funding was made possible through the generous support of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, which approved $1.5 million in total funding to the Department of Arts & Culture to create the Virtual Arts Initiative, a competitive award for individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is designed to provide financial support to sustain the cultural infrastructure of the local economy.
Here is a list of first round award recipients.
Additionally, FCAC is happy to also announce the second round of funding focusing solely on individual artists and creative entrepreneurs. The Small Business Relief Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs will support ongoing efforts to expand artistic services to the community. Eligible applicants must live or work in Fulton County.
Individuals interested in applying to the second round should review the guidelines available at
www.fultonarts.org
and contact the Department of Arts and Culture to verify eligibility. Staff members are available to assist organizations throughout the application process. Applications open July 17, and must be submitted online July 31, by 11:59 p.m. Applications must be completed and submitted through the WebGrants System:
http://fulton.dullestech.net
. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
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Probate Court Reopening Update
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Beginning Monday, July 27, 2020, the Fulton County Tax Commissioner’s Offices at
Fulton County Government Center; 141 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 and
Greenbriar Mall; 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW #106, Atlanta, GA 30331 will close until further notice.
The public entrance to the courthouse located at 136 Pryor Street will be closed. While the 136 Pryor Street entrance is closed the public entrance to the Fulton County courthouse complex will be located at 185 Central Avenue.
All Probate Court offices (Downtown, North Service Center and South Service Center) have resumed normal office hours.
All locations have resumed the acceptance of Weapons Carry License Applications and Applications for Renewal of Weapons Carry Licenses. Be advised that the Court expects to receive a large number of applications over the next several months and there may be a significant delay in service at each of the locations. You may wish to complete your application before coming to the Probate Court.
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Safety Requirements at Fulton County Facilities
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- Everyone entering Fulton County facilities will have their temperatures taken before entering. Anyone with a fever will be unable to enter the facility.
- Everyone entering Fulton County facilities is required to wear a face covering.
- Social distancing requirements will be enforced.
- Hand sanitizer stations are in place in addition to restrooms for hand washing.
- Visitor access will be managed in some areas, and the number of people in some areas will be limited at a given time.
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Fulton County Job Openings
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View Fulton County Government's
current job openings. Closing dates vary by position. Click on job titles to learn more.
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