City Proposes $116 Million Budget for FY 2021
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City of South Fulton officials are set to consider a proposed 2021 fiscal year budget of $116 million this month as the city builds on its commitment to ensure public safety and an increased quality of life despite decreased revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the revenue shortfall, the city has maintained a strong fiscal foundation, while continuing to provide municipal services and avoiding layoffs and furloughs. Solid budget planning – and a thorough review of expenses yielded $7.8 million in expenditure reductions in the current fiscal year – were key factors in that success, according to City Manager Odie Donald II.
“The world is experiencing the most severe global health crisis in modern history.” Donald said. “COVID-19 has negatively impacted the way we move, purchase goods and services, educate our children, and deliver services worldwide. The great strides taken over the past two years to develop a strong financial footing are the primary reason the city is able to maintain its strong standing in the wake of the pandemic.”
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South Fulton Grows Project Distributes Grow Box Kits
The City of South Fulton is growing with the launch of South Fulton Grows, an initiative aimed at addressing food insecurities. City volunteers recently distributed about 200 free grow box kits – complete with lumber, soil and seeds – that will allow residents to raise their own vegetables. Also in the works is a community garden that will further supplement produce needs.
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Emergency Ordinance Requires Masks in Public
As the number of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia continues to climb by the thousands each day, City of South Fulton officials passed an emergency ordinance requiring people to wear masks while in public. The measure took effect July 11 and will expire on August 10, unless extended by the council. It includes a $100 fine for a second and subsequent violations.
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City Commences Phase One of Reopening Plan
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The city has reopened operations through a
three-phase process that began July 13, with the remaining phases linked to specific target points in the decline of new COVID-19 cases in Fulton County and statewide. The city’s plan outlines gradually increasing levels of reinstated services. Additionally, it sets protocols for social distancing, enhanced hygiene and sanitizing procedures; limited personal contact; and other safety measures.
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department opened parks for passive recreation activities, such as walking, jogging and biking. Facilities, restrooms or programs are not available for use. Parks are open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m. The department will continue to offer virtual services, including dance classes, sports clinics and physical fitness programs.
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Win an Echo or Airpods in Count to 80 Sweepstakes
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The city is holding a Count to 80 Sweepstakes to encourage participation in the 2020 Census. The goal is to attain an 80 percent self-response rate. Each week, one lucky winner will take home a prize, including Apple Airpods or a combination of an Amazon Echo and an Amazon Firestick. Lakisha Riddick, the week five winner of the sweepstakes, won an Amazon prize pack for completing the 2020 Census. Weekly drawings will take place from June 22 through August 18.
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City Explores CDBG Funds to Address Community Need
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The City of South Fulton will attempt to address vital community needs through funding requested through a federal block grant entitlement program. The city is seeking entitlement funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant for 2021. The city will receive approximately $500,000 in the initial round of funding.
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Congressman John Lewis - orator, statesman, civil rights champion and South Fulton resident - passed on July 17, the same day civil rights pioneer C.T. Vivian also passed. The City of South Fulton honored both by flying its flags at half-staff and observing minutes of silence for each. The city also issued a
statement in honor of Lewis.
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South Fulton Heading Back to Class With South Fulton U
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School is almost in session as the city prepares for the launch of South Fulton U, the city’s first citizen’s academy offered to educate residents about the multiple functions of local government. South Fulton U is a free, virtual 10-week program aimed at encouraging civic participation and engagement in the community. The program also seeks to build residents’ knowledge about city operations.
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South Fulton Approves Green Building Sustainability Policy
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Going green is no longer a thing of the future for South Fulton as the City Council approved a Green Building Sustainability Policy that will establish green building practices in the city. The ordinance will reduce the overall impact of waste, pollution and degradation of natural resources in the community. It will also allow for long-term conservational quality.
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South Fulton Approves Master Plan to Build Streetlight Network
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Streets in the City of South Fulton soon will be safer to walk as officials have approved the hiring of a consultant to develop a streetlight master plan for areas with pedestrian traffic. City council members signed off on a contract Tuesday with TSW, Inc., which has developed similar plans for other Georgia cities, including Kennesaw, Augusta, Lawrenceville, Woodstock and Stockbridge.
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Residents Share Thoughts on Campbellton Crossroads Project
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The cities of South Fulton and Chattahoochee Hills held a series of events - including virtual workshops and a pop-up tour - to gather public input on a proposed master plan that will guide efforts to revitalize the historic Campbellton Crossroads village. In addition, the city's Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission will host a virtual workshop August 4 at 2 p.m..
Click here to watch it live.
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Rowell and Reed Graduate from Leadership South Fulton Class
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Councilwoman Dr. Catherine Foster Rowell and Community Development and Regulatory Affairs Director Shayla Reed recently graduated from Leadership South Fulton. The program seeks to identify and motivate emerging leaders by introducing them to the realities, opportunities and challenges
facing south Fulton County.
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City Police Department Modifies Operations with New Technology
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Police officer interaction and how they engage during tense moments is the headline in news and the topic of conversation in many homes across America. The South Fulton Police Department is changing that narrative with new technology that activates body cameras as soon as officers draw their weapons. The department has also added a fleet of drones to their arsenal. Its traffic unit first used drone technology to identify and stop illegal racing from ATV riders in South Fulton neighborhoods back in May.
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South Fulton and Radio One Host Back-to-School Giveaway
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As students and teachers prepare to return to school virtually, there is still a need for school supplies, even if they will learn from the comfort of their homes. The City of South Fulton continued to provided supplies to help children prepare for school.
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City Officials Provide Free COVID-19 Testing for Residents
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City of South Fulton Councilmembers Corey A. Reeves, khalid kamau and Mark Baker gathered to assist residents impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in a free COVID-19 testing event. Residents were able to drive through the site to get tested. The initiative is part of a citywide effort to ensure citizens have access to COVID-19 testing.
Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis will partner with Fulton County Board of Health to provide free testing at the Hickory Park Apartments on Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Click here
to register.
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City Leaders Resume Feeding
the City of South Fulton Initiative
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Feeding the City of South Fulton, a series of weekly food distribution events open to residents, is back! City of South Fulton Mayor and City Council gathered to distribute food to citizens in need. The initiative resumed on Friday, July 24.
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Questions About the August 11 Runoff? Here Are Some Answers
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Runoff elections in Fulton County will take place on August 11, 2020. District Attorney, Judge, Sheriff and State Representative Races fill runoff elections ballots. Learn more about the elections
here
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City reaches 1,000 ItsMyTown Users in Three Months
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ItsMyTown, the city's mobile app, has surpassed 1,000 users. That’s 1,000 people with details about city services, news, programs, area events, restaurants and businesses in one place at their fingertips. Find out what you’re missing.
Click here
to download the ItsMyTown app and h
elp us reach 2,500 users by year's end.
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FALCON Delivers Emergency, Weather Alerts in Real Time
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South Fulton residents can prepare early before severe weather strikes with emergency alerts delivered right to their cell phones with Fulton County’s FALCON program. Operated by Fulton County’s Emergency Management and Fulton County Emergency Services, FALCON (Fulton Alert Community Notification) replaced CODE RED earlier this year.
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South Fulton United Fund Still Providing Meals for Essentials
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The City of South Fulton has partnered with the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce to create a fund that provides lunches each Friday for the city’s frontline employees during the
COVID-19 pandemic, while supporting local restaurants that are feeling the financial pinch created by the virus outbreak.
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The following employment opportunities are open with the City of South Fulton. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Park Advisory Board Virtual Meeting
August 4, 2020 - 1
p.m. - 3 p.m. - Virtual
Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission & Pond Virtual Workshop
August 4, 2020 - 2 p.m. - Virtual
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Public Arts Commission Virtual Meeting
August 6, 2020 - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Virtual
Free COVID-19 Testing Event
August 7, 2020 - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Public Works Canaan Ridge Subdivision Virtual Information Hearing
August 6, 2020 - 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Virtual
South Fulton Department Heads' Budget Presentations
August 10, 2020 - 10 a.m. - Virtual
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ity Council Work Session
August 12, 2020 - 4 p.m. - 7
p.m. - Virtual
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City o
f South Fulton Finance Committee Meeting
August 12, 2020, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Virtual
South Fulton Convention and Visitors Bureau Meeting
August 17, 2020, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Virtual
Planning Commission Hearing
August 18, 2020, 6 p.m. - Virtual
Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing
August 20, 2020, 1 p.m. - Virtual
City Council Meeting
August 25, 2020, 10 a.m. - Virtual
City of South Fulton Finance Committee Meeting
August 26, 2020, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Virtual
South Fulton Development Authority
August 31, 2020, 6 p.m. - Virtual
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Having Water Service Issues?
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The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management provides water services for City of South Fulton residents and businesses. For questions or concerns, please call (
404) 546-0311
outside the city limits, or
311
within the city limits from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Click Here
for the Department's website or Sign up for
Notify ATL
to receive real-time updates to your home, mobile or business phone by text and voice. Also stay tuned to local news outlets and connect with DWM on Facebook and Twitter @ATLWatershed.
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Stay Connected to the City of South Fulton
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Want frequent updates about city meetings, events and more? Be sure to follow social media platforms including
Facebook
,
Instagram
,
Twitter
and
Nextdoor
for frequent updates.
Residents can also download the ItsMyTown app, the city’s app for news, information and details about local events, businesses, restaurants and other businesses. ItsMyTown is available on the Apple App Store and through Google Play. Download the app and enter the City of South Fulton or a zip code within the city and content is downloaded automatically. For more information, visit
ItsMyTown.us
.
See an issue in your neighborhood that needs to be fixed? Use COSF 311, our SeeClickFix application.
Click Here
to report a problem. You also can call our 24-hour call center
(470) 552-4311
to report issues or inquire about city services.
Click here
to download the app on iPhone.
Click here
to download the app on Android.
Want to browse city records from your computer or smartphone including legislation, services and financial activity? OpenGov an integrated solution for public sector budgeting, performance, communications and reporting.
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to start your search.
Residents can find information about city departments, services, ordinances and events at
www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov
.
For more information, contact Communications and External Affairs at (470) 809-7672 or (470) 825-1950.
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