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20 - Dec

Fulton County Provides Rides to Warming Centers

With temperatures expecting to drastically drop, Fulton County and the City of Atlanta are joining forces to protect the unsheltered from the cold. The two entities are partnering to provide transportation services to two warming centers in Metro Atlanta.
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20 - Dec

Fulton County Continues to Support Good Mental Health by Promoting 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

With rising levels of anxiety, depression, and substance use during the holiday season, Fulton County encourages individuals to seek help whenever they are in crisis. The 988 Lifeline is a direct connection to immediate and free resources for anyone in need of crisis support.
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19 - Dec

Fulton County and Water Resources Commission Hold Virtual Meeting

Fulton County Department of Public Works and Atlanta Fulton County Water Resources Commission (AFCWRC) will hold a virtual meeting to review a number of agenda items including the Proposed 2025 Budget for the Commission.
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18 - Dec

Fulton County Offices and Facilities Closed For Holidays

Fulton County offices will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 to Friday, December 27, and will reopen Monday, December 30. For New Year's, offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, resuming normal hours on Thursday, January 2.
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13 - Dec

Fulton County Board of Commissioners Hold Scheduled Recess December Meeting

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled Recess December Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the Fulton County Government Center, Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30303.
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12 - Dec

Fulton County Accepting Competitive Request for Proposals for the Hope to Home Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program

The Department of Community Development will be allocating HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding awarded from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $1,200,000.00.
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2025 fulton county continuum of care homeless point in time count
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12 - Dec

Fulton County is preparing for 2025 Point in Time Count

The Fulton County Department of Community Development and the Fulton County Continuum of Care are preparing for the 2025 Point in Time Count (PITC), which provides a "snapshot" of individuals experiencing homelessness.
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12 - Dec

El condado de Fulton se prepara para el recuento de personas sin hogar de 2025

El Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Fulton y el programa Continuum of Care del Condado de Fulton se preparan para el recuento de personas sin hogar (Point in Time Count, PITC) de 2025, que proporciona una “instantánea” de personas sin hogar.
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09 - Dec

Fulton County Department of Public Works Host Annual Art Calendar Reception

The Fulton County Department of Public Works will unveil the winners of the 2025 Art Calendar Contest during its annual reception.
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06 - Dec

Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections Hold Certification Meeting

The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections will meet on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center to certify results from the 2024 General Runoff Election held on Tuesday, December 3.
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Election results from the December 3, 2024 General Election Runoff
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03 - Dec

December 3, 2024 General Election Runoff Results

View the results from the December 3, 2024 General Election Runoff.
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02 - Dec

Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections Hold Special Election Day Meeting

The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to receive updates regarding the December 3 Runoff Election and other Elections business.
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Arrington Dads Daughters Dolls plus Sons toy giveaway 2024
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02 - Dec

Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. Kicks off Annual Dads, Daughters, Dolls + Sons Toy Giveaway

Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. has announced the kick-off of the 2024 Dads, Daughters, Dolls + Sons Toy Giveaway.
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01 - Dec

Dogwood Library Temporarily Closed for Repairs

Fulton County Library System’s Dogwood Library will be closed temporarily for repairs to the heating system, starting Monday, December 2. The reopening date will be confirmed when available
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29 - Nov

Fulton County Board of Commissioners Hold First Regular December Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the First Scheduled December Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
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Auburn Avenue Library
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29 - Nov

Auburn Avenue Library Temporarily Closed for Repairs

Fulton County Library System’s Auburn Avenue Library will be closed temporarily for repairs to the heating system, starting Saturday, November 30. The reopening date will be provided when available.
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27 - Nov

Free Pets Throughout Black Friday Weekend

Looking for an early Christmas present? Need a new family member to love? Pick one up for free all this weekend – Friday through Monday – at Fulton County Animal Services Facility and LifeLine Animal Project’s Community Animal Center.
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2024-2025 Homeless Point in Time Count
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26 - Nov

Fulton County Announces 2025 Point in Time Count Dates

The 2025 Point in Time (PIT) Count, led by the Fulton County Department of Community Development, will take place on January 22 in South Fulton and January 23 in North Fulton. This annual event is part of a nationwide effort to collect critical data on homelessness and inform solutions.
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last day of early voting for december 3 2024 runoff is wednesday november 27
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26 - Nov

Final Day of Advance Voting in Fulton County for the December 3 Municipal Runoff Nears

Advance voting for the December 3, 2024, General Runoff Election ends on Wednesday, November 27.
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25 - Nov

Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. Host Annual Winter District Dialogues

Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. will host the 2024 Winter District Dialogues over 3-days in December.
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21 - Nov

Making Sure Food Safety is on the Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving is near, and while it’s all about family and food, don’t forget to prioritize food safety. From the store to the dinner table, follow these safety guidelines to keep everyone healthy and safe throughout the holiday.
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18 - Nov

Fulton County Unveils Early Voting Locations for the December 3 Municipal Runoff

Advance voting for the December 3, 2024, General Runoff Election will be held from Saturday, November 23 until Wednesday, November 27.
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fulton county recognized as a 2024 national customer service all star
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18 - Nov

Fulton County Recognized as a 2024 National Customer Service All Star

Fulton County Government is one of 5 organizations around the country to receive a very prestigious honor from the National Customer Service Association (NCSA). The county is being recognized as the 2024 NCSA All Star Service Organization of the Year.
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15 - Nov

Fulton County Board of Commissioners Hold Scheduled Recess November Meeting

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled Recess November Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
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