Fulton County Commissioner William “Bill” Edwards, District 7, will host his Second Quarter “Community Listening Session” on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

The public is invited to voice their comments about Fulton County services in South Fulton. 

All citizens, including youth, are urged to participate in the session, which will be held in the South Fulton Government Service Center Auditorium, located at 5600 Stonewall Tell Road in College Park, Georgia.

The Fulton County Board of Assessors is preparing to mail Annual Notices of Assessment to more than 331,000 property owners. 

Healthy swimming behaviors encouraged

In observance of National Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Week (May 21 – 27, 2012), the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, Division of Environmental Health Services encourages residents to use healthy swimming behaviors to prevent recreational water illnesses during the season of fun and splash. 

May is Mental Health Month

More than 45 million people suffer from mental problems. Many more have mental problems.  May is National Mental Health Month and the Fulton County Health Services’ Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities promotes Mental Health Awareness by providing residents with information regarding mental health disorders, resources and available treatment options.  

Fulton County’s State & Magistrate Courts, along with the Fulton County Solicitor’s Office, are joining legal organizations across Georgia in a food drive to support efforts to feed 1.6 million Georgians going without food.

Atlanta Braves recognize that you’re “Never too Old to Play” through the donation of 200 tickets to Fulton County Senior Multipurpose Facilities

The month of May is when the nation honors older Americans and the theme for 2012 —Never Too Old to Play!— recognizes the value that older adults continue to bring to our communities through spirited participation in social and faith groups, service organizations, and other activities. Throughout May, Fulton County will shine the spotlight on the important role older adults play in our community.  The celebration officially begins May 2, when the Fulton County Board of Commissioners issues a proclamation honoring senior adults living in Fulton County.

In Observance of the American Library Association's National Initiative
Preservation Week: Pass It On! * April 22 - 28, 2012

In observance of Preservation Week: Pass It On!, the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System (AFPLS) will present a series of free public programs, events and activities on the importance of preserving personal, family, community and cultural memories and treasures. These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following public open house meetings seeking public comment regarding future transportation projects in South Fulton County have been cancelled.