Join Vice Chairman Bob Ellis For
"Commissioner Conversations
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Fulton County Vice Chairman Bob Ellis invites you to join him for "Commissioner Conversations," an opportunity to ask questions and share your comments and concerns about issues that are important to you and residents of Fulton County.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
10:00 - 11:30 am
Milton Library
855 Mayfield Rd, Milton, GA 30009
Thursday, May 3, 2018
6:30 - 8:00 pm
North Fulton Customer Service Center
11575 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sandy Springs Library
395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. invites residents to the 4th Annual District 5 Family Fun Day. "Family Fun Day will include entertainment, fitness, and giveaways,” said Commissioner Arrington. He added, “We want to bring our District 5 residents together for fellowship, fun, and entertainment while also promoting wellness with a food pantry and physical activities to encourage healthier lifestyles.”
Saturday, May 5, 2018
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Oak Hill Family Center
2805 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30315
Parking and shuttle bus services will be available from Atlanta Metropolitan State College's Gold Lot to Mount Zion Methodist Church.
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Upcoming Forum Focuses on Recovery of Our Community
in the Midst of an Opioid Epidemic
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Commissioner Liz Hausmann and the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority invite you to attend the
2018 North Fulton County Community Health Forum. Commissioner Hausmann emphasizes the purpose of the forum, “This Forum will focus on opioid addiction. Communities and families are being destroyed by this epidemic. We have heard hundreds of stories, both locally and nationally, regarding the deadly dangers of opioid addiction. We want to assist with linking our residents to the resources available here in North Fulton, and will discuss how to recognize the problem and learn where they can get help.”
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Centennial High School
9310 Scott Road, Roswell, GA 30076
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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Saturday, April 28, 2018, is
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The goal is for people across the country to responsibly dispose of prescription drugs and to increase awareness about the potential for abuse of medications.
To learn more about the dangers of prescription drug abuse go to
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Early Voting Starts Monday
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In order to avoid long lines on Election Day, Fulton County voters are encouraged to cast their ballots early for the May 22, 2018 General Primary/Nonpartisan and Special Election.
There will be 21 early voting locations.
Early voting locations will be open:
Monday, April 30, 2018 - Friday, May 18, 2018
8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 2018 and May 12, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative
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, a coalition of more than 50 U.S. companies including FedEx, HMSHost, Starbucks, Yum! Brands, Walmart and more – has picked Atlanta for its next Opportunity Youth Hiring Fair. The daylong job and resource fair will provide youth with hundreds of on-the-spot interviews and employment offers.
Thursday, May 3, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
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There are new job openings this week with Fulton County Government in several areas including Information Technology, Courts, maintenance and more. Application deadlines vary.
Click Here
for the latest job openings.
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Library System To Hold Public Meeting on
Central Library Renovation
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The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System will hold an additional public meeting on the redesign and renovation of the Central Library/System HQ project. The renovation is part of Phase II of the Library’s Capital Improvement Plan. During the meeting, Fulton County officials, Library officials and representatives from Cooper Carry Architects will share plans for the downtown library’s redesign and continue to gather input on the proposed design.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Central Library Auditorium
One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA 30303
The Library System is also asking for input on the proposed changes to the building exterior. The public is invited to take the survey through May 7, 2018. Results will be shared at the public meeting.
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FGTV's Highlighted Story:
BOC Mayors' Meeting
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Fulton Commissioners continue their conversation with mayors from Fulton's cities about transit. FGTV highlights the story. Click on the image above or the link below to view the story
https://youtu.be/v2AeM4H1qKA?t=42s
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In celebration of Dance Week,
Axam Dance Theatre Experience presents “Oz” an adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” and “The Wiz”. Dance Week closing reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public.
April 28, 2018
2:30 p.m.
Southwest Arts Center
915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30331
404-613-3220
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Fulton County’s Community Development Block Grant Program Seeks Community Service Partners
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Fulton County’s Department of Community Development has released the 2018 Community Development Block Grant application. Local nonprofits, public organizations, and Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs), with missions that enable communities to address projects that affect the health and welfare of their most vulnerable citizens, are encouraged to apply.
Agencies that are approved for funding will receive a contract agreement for reimbursement of grant related 2018 community service expenses.
Click here
for the 2018 application.
Two technical assistance workshops are scheduled:
Friday, May 18, 2018
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
South Fulton Service Center -
Auditorium
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park GA 30349
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
North Fulton Service Center -
Room 232
7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs GA 30350
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