Election Information
Early Voting Ends August 7
Early Voting Locations : there are 20 early voting locations, including Georgia’s largest voting location at State Farm Arena. The Atlanta Hawks organization is welcoming voters to the arena, which features 100 voting machines, free parking, and a special early voting sticker.
Early Voting Hours:

Saturday, August 1
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Weekdays until August 7
8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Download the full Early Voting Locations and Schedule

Fulton County voters can vote at any early voting location, but on Election Day on August 11, voters must report to their assigned polling place. Voters can visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at  www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/  to find their assigned polling location. 
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 (Voting by Mail)

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 .

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. 

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.
Voting on Election Day
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.
 
Board of Commissioners to Hold Virtual Meeting August 5
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold their August 5 regular meeting via videoconference. The meeting will be aired live on the Fulton Government Television  YouTube page and on the  FGTV live stream . 

The meeting will include the normal public comment period as well as public hearings on the 2020 Millage Rate and the 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Residents can participate in public comment or public hearings via Zoom . Written comments for the public comment period may also be submitted via an online form .

Comments regarding the 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice may also be submitted online .

Public Hearing: 2020 General Fund Millage Rate
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.
Vice-Chairman Arrington to Host "It Takes a Village" Food & Mask Drive-Thrus
Fulton County Commission Vice-Chairman and District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. will assist the communities of District 5 with the kick-off the 2020-2021 school year with his sixth annual “It Takes a Village” back-to-school event. Due to the ongoing difficulties with the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will include a drive-through delivery of food bags and reusable cloth masks to families wishing to participate. Participants are required to wear masks and must register in advance.

The scheduled locations and times for the “It Takes A Village” distribution events include:

ArtsXchange
2148 Newnan Street
East Point, GA 30344
Friday, August 14, 2020; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Wolf Creek Library
3100 Enon Road
Atlanta, GA 30331
Friday, August 21, 2020; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Oak Hill Child, Adolescent and Family Health Center
2805 Metropolitan Pkwy SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
Saturday, August 22, 2020; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“For six years we have reached out to our District 5 families ready for the upcoming school year," says Vice-Chair Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. “This year, there is an additional sense of urgency to the expanded needs of our community brought on by the pandemic. We hope to reach families with much needed relief."

To RSVP for an “It Takes A Village” event, visit www.2020ITAVEP.eventbrite.com for the ArtsXchange event in East Point, www.2020ITAVSW.eventbrite.com for the Wolf Creek event, and www.2020ITAVATL.eventbrite.com for the distribution at Oak Hill. Groceries and masks will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Residents need to have ID to verify residency.
Commissioner Hausmann Appointed to National Leadership Position on Transportation
Incoming National Association of Counties (NACo) President Gary Moore appointed Fulton County District 1 Commissioner Liz Hausmann to a one-year term as chair of NACo’s Transportation Steering Committee. Hausmann will begin serving in this capacity starting August 1, 2020.

“I am honored to lead NACo’s Transportation Steering Committee,” said District 1 Commissioner Liz Hausmann. “Revitalizing our transportation infrastructure and laying a foundation for economic development in the coming decades are among the most important issues facing our nation. I look forward to working with my colleagues and our federal partners to implement transportation policy, including a new infrastructure package.”

Active in NACo since 2017, Hausmann has previously served on the Transportation Steering Committee as both a member and Transit and Airport Subcommittee Chair. Since joining the committee she has authored transportation policy resolutions that were incorporated into NACo’s annual policy platforms and testified at hearings at the US Capitol.

On the local level, Commissioner Hausmann has advocated for transportation investment in Fulton County to maintain the region's record growth, including the passage and implementation of Fulton County’s TSPLOST and Transit Master Plan, as well as state planning through service on Georgia’s House Commission on Transit Governance and Finance.

The Transportation Steering Committee is responsible for NACo policy on all matters pertaining to federal transportation legislation, funding and regulation and its impacts on county government. This includes highway and bridge development, finance and safety, public transit development and finance, transportation planning, airport development and service, passenger and freight railroads, ports and waterways, freight movement, and research and development of new modes of transportation.
Keep Fulton Healthy
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.

Learn h ow to:
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. 
COVID-19 Testing
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.
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
Getting Test Results
To check results of your test you can:
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 are closed until further notice.

Taxpayers are encouraged to transact business online and to use our kiosks located in Tax Commissioner’s offices and at several Kroger supermarkets in Fulton County. For more information, visit www.fultoncountytaxes.org to find out more about kiosk locations and online payment options.

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.

WEAPONS CARRY LICENSE FEE INCREASE: Effective August 2, 2020 the cost of a weapons carry license will be $75.00, the cost of a renewal license will be $32.00 and the cost for a replacement license will be $8.00. These fees include the cost of mailing the license to the address appearing on the license.  

Safety Requirements at Fulton County Facilities
Vaccines and Screenings Available by Appointment
Appointments are required for vaccinations and screenings at the following locations:

Adamsville Regional Health Center
3700 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
404-612-5835

College Park Regional Health Center
1920 John Wesley Ave.
College Park, GA 30337
404-613-8865

Neighborhood Union Health Center
186 Sunset Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-612-4665

North Fulton Regional Health Center
3155 Royal Dr., Suite 125
Alpharetta, GA 30022
404-612-1876

The following insurances are accepted: CIGNA, AETNA, MEDICAID and United Healthcare. Clinics also see patients who are not insured.

Bring your immunization record, proof of residency, and state issued ID or birth certificate.
Fulton County Job Openings
View Fulton County Government's current job openings. Closing dates vary by position. Click on job titles to learn more.