The last several days have been challenging for all of us. As you know, the safety of our residents and employees is always our highest priority.
Out of an abundance of caution, the reopening of administrative departments scheduled for June 1 has been delayed until June 8. Employees should continue to telework and engage with their departments.
Employees who are assigned to emergency essential services, such as public safety, elections, and the justice system, should coordinate with their department director for any specific instructions.
Fulton County remains committed to diversity and inclusion, and to protecting the rights of our citizens. We thank you for your work every day to uphold these important priorities.
These are difficult times. If you need to talk with someone, please know that the Fulton County Employee Assistance Program is available. You
can access your Fulton County EAP benefits by calling 1-800-999-7222 or visiting
www.AnthemEAP.com
(password: Fulton).
Reopening Details
During the Board of Commissioners May 2020 Recess Meeting, the County Manager, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer provided an update on Fulton County’s COVID-19 response and a three-phase plan for re-opening Fulton County facilities.
Select public facilities will open on June 15, and others will open at a later date.
Employees in Phase I & Phase II departments will hear more from their department leaders about return-to-work planning and processes. Key steps will include:
- COVID-19 Testing for employees Please contact your Department Head if you have questions regarding when and where to be tested for COVID-19.
- Re-orientation from the Human Resources Department about new practices and procedures - Departments in the first wave are getting signed up for re-orientation.
- Employee health attestations
- Review and modifications of employee work schedules as needed
- Cleaning & Decluttering of all work spaces
- Modifications to some work spaces to ensure social distancing
- New signage and social distancing markers in all facilities
- Issuance of Personal Protective Equipment to employees
- Temperature screenings for employees and the public
Facilities that will re-open to the public June 15 will include:
- Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor Street, Atlanta
- South Fulton Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Atlanta, GA 30349
- North Fulton Service Center, Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
- Customer Service Center at Maxwell Road
- Greenbriar Mall Tax Commissioner’s Office
Plans are still underway and employees will learn more in coming days.
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Government Center Entry Plaza Reconstruction Project Commences
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Reconstruction of the redesigned and upgraded Government Center Entry Plaza is scheduled to commence with the installation of construction fencing around the existing plaza and the tree planters along Pryor Street. Demolition within the construction area will start in early June.
The new Entry Plaza will have significantly more usable space and be more easily accessible for employees and invited guests to enjoy. The exciting design is ADA compliant and includes new seating areas, enhanced native landscaping, and a smaller water feature with bubblers churning the surface of the water.
Daily access to the Government Center via the Pryor Street entry and the Employee Shuttle bus stop will not be affected although areas along the construction fencing will be restricted periodically. As always, please be diligent near designated construction areas.
This Project funded by the FCURA Bond Capital Improvement Program and is scheduled for completion in the fall.
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COVID-19 Testing Opportunities within Fulton County
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Walk-Up Site:
Center for Health and Rehabilitation
265 Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drive-Thru Sites:
4700 North Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
Hours: Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
3025 Merck Rd S.W.
College Park, Georgia 30349
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For any location, appointments are encouraged but walk-ups are accepted. Call 404-613-8150 to schedule an appointment. The COVID-19 Hotline hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Residents who have already been tested at a Fulton County Board of Health site can now log on to
patient.labcorp.com
to check their results online.
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2020 Biometric Screening Events Cancellation
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For the safety and benefit of all of our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fulton County’s Finance Department has decided to cancel all 2020 biometric screening events at all locations. Eligible active employees and pre-65 (non-medicare) retirees will be grandfathered-in to receive their 2021 annual $240 wellness credit.
If you had planned to visit your primary care doctor to complete your biometric screening as part of the requirement to earn/keep your wellness credit, that is no longer required. This is a wellness benefit that the County provides to eligible employees and pre-65 (non-medicare) retirees at no cost.
Although the biometric screenings have been cancelled and the requirement removed, you are encouraged to continue to strive for
good health and visit your doctor for an annual physical at the most suitable time.
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Employee Assistance Program Webinars
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Employees are encouraged to take part in upcoming webinars including:
June 2 - The Sandwich Generation
June 4 - Power of Positive Thinking
June 8 – Maintaining Respect and Civility in the Workplace
June 10 – How to Speak to Your Physician
June 12 – The Five Buckets Principle: Balancing Work and Life
June 16 – Business Etiquette
June 18 – Resiliency: Bounce Back Stronger
June 23 – Building Good Credit and Improving your Credit Score
June 25 – Relaxation to Suit Your Lifestyle
June 30 – Managing Strong Emotions
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Join Fulton County's Employee Facebook Group
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Don't forget to join the Fulton County Employee Facebook Group. This is a closed group managed by the Department of External Affairs specifically for Fulton County employees.
searching for "Fulton County Employee."
Employees who wish to join this group will be asked to provide their name, department, and work email. Each employee will be authenticated using the Outlook Directory before being given access to the group.
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Cyber Security Awareness Training
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Cyber security awareness training for all users of Fulton County computer systems will be made available until December 15, 2020. This training is provided through a partnership with Knowbe4.
With growing health concerns related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), cybercriminals are sending out scores of phishing emails with sensational subject lines aimed at getting victims to click before they think.
Fulton County Information Technology's goal is to equip Fulton County employees with the knowledge needed to keep cybercriminals at bay and help protect the county’s network and computer systems.
All employees will receive an email with a link to take the online course. If you've taken the course before, your login information will be the same. Instructions for new users will be provided in the email.
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Pound the Pavement Step Challenge
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Challenge runs from June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020. Ready, Set, Go!
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Human Resources Guidance on COVID-19
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Human Resources Management has gathered frequently asked questions (FAQs) for employees in regards to COVID-19.
Employees are encouraged to review these FAQs as it relates to:
- Absences
- Employee relations
- Expectations for essential employees
- Questions about previous travel.
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Update on Modifying Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Breeze Card Program
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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, employees can start, stop or make contribution amount changes to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Dependent Care, Transit and/or Parking due to daycare/school closures or if they no longer need their transit/parking accounts as these are considered Qualifying Life Event Changes. Employees can also request to cancel their enrollment in the Breeze Card Program administered by transportation partners: Cobb Linc, GRTA Xpress (Blue/Green), Gwinnett Express or Marta.
Quick links:
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New qualified expenses for HSA, HRA or FSA
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A new federal law expands how you can use your health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement account (HRAs – Member Pay), or flexible spending account (FSA).
Over-the-counter drugs not requiring prescriptions and menstrual products qualify. This change was made as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which was signed into law March 27.
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More information can be found on the county website in
"For Employees" section.
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Employees who have insurance through Anthem (BCBS) can take advantage of telehealth/virtual doctor visits. Telehealth provides 24/7 doctor visits through live video from the comfort of your own computer or cell phone with internet connection. Just enroll online at
www.livehealthonline.com or on the free mobile app.
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Kaiser Permanente Resources
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Employees can take advantage of telehealth/virtual doctor visits. Telehealth provide 24/7 doctor visits through live video from the comfort of your own computer or mobile device with internet connection. To get started register on
www.kp.org or on the free mobile app.
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