#TeamFulton is Bringing Hope & Help...
Now More Than Ever
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In the last month, our lives have changed dramatically.
But in the face of challenges, #TeamFulton is hard at work, bringing help and hope to more than 1 million residents.
This week we are celebrating "Hope Week" to show our citizens how you are helping, and to share your messages of hope for the community.
Here are some pictures and messages we have received so far.
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Helping Provide Essential Services
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Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility employees are making sure the drinking water parameters are still being tested throughout the month while maintaining 6 feet from each other!
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Thank you Public Works employees who are out in the field each day keeping our water and wastewater systems flowing! Public health is not possible without water and wastewater professionals!
– Amy Warnock
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The Fulton Government Television team is working hard to spread information and resources about COVID-19 on FGTV. Tyree Spencer and Melissa Lewis are editing special editions of Fulton Today so viewers can stay informed.
Click here to see the latest FGTV stories.
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Spreading Hope to the Community
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Amy Warnock in the Public Education and Outreach Division of the Department of Public Works is spending her off hours sewing fabric covers for healthcare professionals to wear over their N95 masks. This will help to keep them from getting soiled and extend the life of their Personal protective equipment.
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This heart made out of wood chips on a sidewalk brought a smile to one Fulton County Library employee during a walk in their neighborhood. It was a simple reminder that love can still be spread even though people are having to keep their distance from one another.
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You Are Stars! Help Us Share Your Shine!
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- Write a Thank You Note. - Help encourage others with a sign or a note thanking someone who is going above and beyond. Maybe it's your own team, a teacher, a healthcare worker, or someone else in Fulton County who is in the trenches responding to COVID-19. Feel free to involve your kids or family members...make it creative and colorful!
- Send us an "Action Shot." Show us your team in action...whether you're serving meals to seniors, holding virtual court hearings, keeping employees and vendors paid, patrolling communities, or whatever your role may be. TIP: Make sure you continue to practice social distancing... take your photos from at least 6 feet away!
- Show Us How You are Helping Others. Are you sewing face masks? Calling to check on seniors? Making someone smile? Show us how you are giving back in this crisis.
- Give 'Em A Hand! We're making a "virtual applause" video. Send us a 15 - 30 second video of your applause for public servants who are responding to COVID-19!
- Sharing is Caring. We'll be sharing your messages of hope all week on our social media platforms. In addition to reading FulcoNews, please follow @FultonInfo on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Make sure you join the Fulton County Employee Facebook Group.
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Send Your Photos, Videos & Messages to
fulton.communication@fultoncountyga.gov
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Stressed? Distressed?
Join Fulton County Behavioral Health
for “Cope and Hope” Session
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COVID-19 has brought financial challenges, stress, and pressures upon many Fulton County families. Some may be dealing with an existing behavioral health issue and are in need of counseling, medication or resources to assist during this crisis. Others are facing the stress of care-giving responsibilities for children, elders or other family members with no respite.
To provide strategies to help residents “Cope and Hope,” Fulton County’s Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities will hold an interactive session from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020 through
Facebook Live.
Fulton County Behavioral Health professionals will answer questions, provide advice and options for resources to help families take advantage of available assistance. Residents can submit questions during the session or email them to
fulton.communication@fultoncountyga.gov
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Employee COVID-19 News and Information
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Check out the Fulton County webpage that has COVID-19 information including FAQ's and resources specific to Fulton County Employees.
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#TeamFulton Continuing to Serve Residents
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Many Fulton County employees are adapting to change due to COVID-19. Here are some stories on how several departments are using innovative methods to continue to serve residents despite closures around the county.
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Fulton County Courts Go Virtual
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Unique challenges posed by “social distancing” have prompted the Fulton County Courts to find new and creative ways to keep cases moving. Eighty percent of court operations are now online, with hearings conducted via teleconference.
“Faced with the need to reduce in person meetings and limit visitation to the jail, the technology team partnered with representatives of the justice system to enable a virtual court system. We are now operating most court calendars virtually to protect judges, detainees, clerks, attorneys, and others involved in the trial process,” says Alton Adams, Fulton County Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Public Safety.
“The deployment of the technology and changes in how we operate happened in a matter of days, truly remarkable given the size and complexity of the system.”
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Fulton County’s Digital Library Remains Open
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As the Fulton County Library System remains closed due to COVID-19, library staff will continue to provide services to all patrons through their digital library, social media channels and “Ask a Librarian” online tool, all available on the
Library website
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The Library System still offers applications for temporary library cards, access to books, magazines, and music that can be shared or streamed online. If you have materials that are still out or overdue, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN them. Checkouts have been extended and no fines are being assessed.
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Library Storytime is LIVE!
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Fulton County Library staff will host special StoryTime at 11 a.m. from Monday through Friday! Parents, grab the kids and join them on Facebook for some mid-morning fun!
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