Election Day: Tuesday, August 11, 2020
The General Primary Runoff, Non-Partisan General Runoff, and Special Runoff Election for Local and State Offices is on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

On Election Day 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. 

The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections 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.


What Is On 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)
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.
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 2 p.m.

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.
Vice Chairman Arrington & East Point Housing Authority Host Back 2 School Drive-Thru/Walk-Thru
Fulton County Commission Vice Chairman and District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. is partnering with the East Point Housing Authority and other local leaders for the second annual “East Point Housing Authority Back 2 School Drive-Thru & Walk-Thru.” The event allows the housing authority residents to receive school supplies, food, and masks to help prepare young people for the upcoming academic year.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Resident Association Building, 3074 John Freeman Way, East Point, GA 30344. The event is open to East Point Housing Authority residents who are asked to provide valid identification. Participants also must register for the event at www.2020EPHA.eventbrite.com.
Keep Fulton Healthy
Remember to cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  • You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
  • The mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
  • Everyone should wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
  • Masks should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
  • Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The mask is not a substitute for social distancing.
Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Fulton Cities
Fulton County is providing $9.5 million worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to our cities to support them during the #COVID19 response. Teams from Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency delivered the first allotment of masks and protective equipment to the cities’ emergency coordinators this week.
COVID-19 Testing
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. Confirm testing location information at Fulton County's testing website and CORE Relief website on the day of your test.

Scheduling: For faster service, log on the Georgia Department of Public Health's COVID-19 test scheduling website to schedule a COVID-19 test. Residents can also schedule an appointment by calling 404-613-8150. Calls are accepted 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

Residents can expect at least a 30 minute wait time at Fulton County COVID-19 test sites. Some locations will close early if/when the 500-test daily maximum is reached. Walk-up patients are advised to bring a folding chair, a bottle of water, and an umbrella (if the forecast calls for rain).
Getting Test Results
To check results of your test you can:
  • Go to Patient.Labcorp.com to create an account or sign in
  • Email FCBOH.COVID@DPH.GA.GOV with your name and date of birth
  • Call 404-613-7295 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Due to an increase in COVID-19 testing, it may take an average of 7 to 10 business days before you receive your results.
Safety Requirements at Fulton County Facilities
Fulton County Commissioners Approved Lower Millage Rate for 2020
On August 5, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted to reduce its millage rate for the fifth consecutive year.   

The approved 2020 General Fund millage rate of 9.776 mills represents a decrease from 9.899 mills in 2019, and is revenue neutral. 

Fulton County has consistently reduced its millage rate while maintaining a strong credit rating and fund balance.
The Home Depot to Open Three New Metro Atlanta Warehousing Facilities, Create 1,000 New Jobs
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia-based The Home Depot will build a total of three new warehousing facilities in DeKalb, Fulton, and Henry Counties. This expansion project will deliver approximately 1,000 jobs to greater metro Atlanta.

The Home Depot will open a 650,000-square-foot order fulfillment operation center in Fulton County at Camp Creek Business Center in East Point. “Now more than ever, it is important for companies to invest in the communities where they reside,” said Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts. “The Home Depot has been a great partner not only to Fulton County, but in our community as well. We applaud their commitment to expand, thrive, and continue to provide jobs for Fulton County residents.”

The Home Depot is currently hiring 600 associates for its new 657,600-square-foot Henry County warehouse. In 2021, the company will open a new 615,000-square-foot “flatbed delivery center” in DeKalb County in Stonecrest.
Complete Your 2020 Census Today
The U.S. Census Bureau continues to evaluate its operational plans to collect and process 2020 Census data. Your participation in the Census has a great impact on our community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. It is estimated that for each person counted in the 2020 Census, approximately $2300 per person will be returned to Georgia on an annual basis.

As of August 7, Fulton County’s total response rate is 58.6%.

Vice-Chairman Arrington Appointed to Serve on NACo’s Arts and Culture Commission
Incoming National Association of Counties (NACo) President Gary Moore has named Fulton County Commission Vice-Chair and District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. to the NACo Arts & Culture Commission.

“I am proud to join with colleagues from across the nation who realize that the arts are not just something of aesthetic value to communities like Fulton County, but part of our economic heartbeat,” said Fulton County Commission Vice-Chairman Marvin S. Arrington Jr. “In Fulton County, we have backed up that commitment with funding to cultural programs both serving and employing our residents.”

Since the inception of Fulton County’s most recent strategic plan, Vice Chairman Arrington has served as the executive sponsor for the “All Peoples’ Lives Are Culturally Enriched” priority area.

The NACo Arts and Culture Commission demonstrates how the arts can be used by county officials to promote economic development and provide solutions to many of the challenges that they face, through workshop sessions, field trips and special publications. 
Fulton County Jail Meets Highest Standards to Achieve Health Care Accreditation
The Fulton County Jail is now fully accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). The announcement by the NCCHC states that the Fulton County Jail is 100 percent compliant with all applicable standards. The 39 standards cover the full scope of inmate health care. This means the Fulton County Jail is meeting the highest standards in health care for inmates which benefits the community as a whole!

Fulton Fresh Mobile Market Second Session Underway
The second Fulton Fresh Mobile Market summer session will run until August 20. The Fulton Fresh mobile market educates residents living in communities designated as food deserts on the importance of fresh and in-season produce.

This year, the Mobile Market is offering online nutrition education module and curbside pick-up where residents can get free produce.

TEEN EXPerience Series 2.0 Continues
The Fulton County Board of Health will continue the TEEN EXPerience Series 2.0 which is a virtual summer health class. Upcoming sessions include:

Healthy Dating relationships on August 11 at 1 p.m. Pre-register here by August 10 at noon

Online Safety on August 13 at 1 p.m. Pre-register here by August 10 at noon
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.