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GreyStone Power Selects Delegates for Washington Youth Tour

2May

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Business

GreyStone Power Selects Delegates for Washington Youth Tour

GreyStone Power is giving three teens an opportunity to experience the fast-paced world of politics and leadership in Washington, D.C. Samuel Noonan of Douglasville, Davis Ondieki of Dallas and Nathan Riediger of College Park have been selected to attend the 2020 Washington Youth Tour, sponsored nationally by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and statewide by the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Recognized as one of Georgia's oldest leadership programs for teens, the tour teaches high school students about U.S. history, government and the importance of public service. Former President Lyndon B. Johnson inspired the tour when he encouraged electric cooperatives to send students to the nation’s Capitol to see first-hand what the flag represents. Candidates...

South Fulton Restauranteur Gocha Hawkins to Open Tapas Bar

10Jan

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Business, Dining

South Fulton Restauranteur Gocha Hawkins to Open Tapas Bar

Gocha Hawkins, owner of Gocha’s Breakfast Bar, has plans to open a tapas bar in April. The new restaurant will be located at 5829 Campbellton Rd. in the Sandtown Crossing development anchored by Publix. The restaurant will have a 1,500-square-foot interior and a 2,100-square-foot patio. Among the items planned for the menu include shishito peppers, Impossible sliders, stuffed crab mushrooms, fried green tomatoes with crab salad, cauliflower tacos and lobster rolls. The tapas bar will also have a full bar and cocktail list. In a statement to the media, Hawkins said that she hopes that Gocha's Tapas Bar will be a "space where locals and visitors to the community can get together, socialize and enjoy themselves." Hawkins first opened Gocha's Breakfast Bar in 2019 on Cascade Rd. in ...

Business and Faith Leaders Named to Red Oak, Old National Main Street Boards

10Jan

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Business, Economic Development, Government

Business and Faith Leaders Named to Red Oak, Old National Main Street Boards

City of South Fulton officials have named members to the city’s two Main Street Boards serving the Red Oak and Old National business districts. Each advisory board consists of seven board members with the initial appointments serving terms of one two and three years. Each subsequent appointment will serve a three-year term. The boards manage several tasks, including promoting and marketing their districts; making policy recommendations and encouraging high quality design, maintenance, renovation and repurposing of historic buildings. They also sponsor events and activities, recruit volunteers and advocate for the Main Street program. “The board will allow us to target areas in the historic Red Oak district for improvement and preservation, development grant programs that support ...

Development Authority to Hear Senior Housing Proposal on June 28

25Jun

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Business, Economic Development, Public Notice

Development Authority to Hear Senior Housing Proposal on June 28

The South Fulton Development Authority (dba Envision South Fulton) is scheduled to meet virtually June 28 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the City of South Fulton's YouTube channel. The meeting agenda includes a presentation on a senior housing development proposal and discussion on website enhancements and related community outreach. The deadline for public comments is June 28 at 4 p.m. Comments, questions and concerns can be submitted to City Clerk Corey Adams at [email protected]. The South Fulton Development Authority (dba Envision South Fulton) meets monthly on the fourth Monday. Special called meetings are held as needed. Minutes from the board's April 26 meeting are available on the city's website.

Hartsfield-Jackson Career Fair Welcomes Jobseekers on June 30

24Jun

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Business, Community, Nearby News

Hartsfield-Jackson Career Fair Welcomes Jobseekers on June 30

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will hold an in-person job fair June 30 at the Georgia International Convention Center. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online registration is required. Restaurant, retail, airline support, airport maintenance, and professional positions are available. A full list of positions is available on the registration page. Know Before You Go: Jobseekers should be able to pass a 10-year federal background checkFace masks must be worn at all times during the eventHand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the venueJob-seekers are encouraged to dress to impress; anyone dressed in jeans or athletic wear will not be permitted to participateJob-seekers should bring 10 or more copies of their resume Onsite parking is $10 and...

Old National Merchants Association to Hold June Meeting at Central Station

23Jun

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Business, Economic Development, Old National

Old National Merchants Association to Hold June Meeting at Central Station

The Old National Merchants Association (ONMA) is resuming in-person meetings. Members of the organization and guests are scheduled to gather on June 24 at 8 a.m. at Central Station Sports Restaurant, 4855 Old National Hwy. Updates will be provided on the Old National corridor. Guest speakers include College Park Councilman Ken Allen and South Fulton Councilman Mark Baker. Founded in 1989, ONMA was launched to create a healthy economic environment for merchants and the community. Now in its 32nd year, the organization continues to embrace new challenges and opportunities in the area. The organization holds meetings on the last Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m., which include breakfast and networking. The cost to attend the meeting is free for members and $10 for non-members. ...

‘Savor SoFu’ Restaurant Week Highlights Local Dining Faves

22Jun

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Business, Food

‘Savor SoFu’ Restaurant Week Highlights Local Dining Faves

The South Fulton Convention and Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) is encouraging residents to dine in the city during Savor SoFu restaurant week thru June 28. “Savor SOFU” is a gastronomic event that will treat its visitors to unique tastes and flavors from some of our notable and newest restaurants and chefs throughout the City of South Fulton,” said Chantel Francois,” the city’s tourism manager. “We invite you to dine with discounts on meals from your favorite spots or savor new experiences at restaurants you have always wanted to try.”Participating restaurants include: Milk & Honey, 5495 Cascade Road SWGocha’s Breakfast Bar, 3695 Cascade RoadBaltimore Crab and Seafood, 1075 Fairburn Road SWHarold’s Chicken and Ice Bar, 5495 Old National Hwy., B11-B12This Is It BBQ, 6045 Old National H...

Juneteenth: 10 Black-owned Businesses to Support in South Fulton

19Jun

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Business

Juneteenth: 10 Black-owned Businesses to Support in South Fulton

Throughout the U.S., communities are celebrating Juneteenth today with art, panel discussions, virtual concerts and more. The holiday, observed annually on June 19, commemorates when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned that slavery had been abolished - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was executed in 1863. Despite slavery's end, its legacy lives on in today's economy, resulting in significant racial and wealth income gaps. While, undeniably, progress has been made, these gaps illustrate just how far Black Americans have to go in their pursuit of equality and justice. In light of these economic disparities, some have called for those celebrating Juneteenth to do so by supporting Black-owned businesses. So here are 10 businesses to support in South Fulton on Juneteenth an...

Boulevard CID Highlights New Developments and Improvements

17Jun

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Business

Boulevard CID Highlights New Developments and Improvements

Despite the pandemic, the Fulton Industrial corridor has remained busy. Essential workers have labored to meet the demands of the food production, storage and logistics industries. And improvements and new developments, including an Amazon logistics facility, have been recently announced. Beautification Projects The Boulevard CID has continued to invest in beautification projects. Pine straw was recently installed around the I-20 and FIB Interchange, center islands north and south of the interchange, Great Southwest Pkwy. and Fulton Industrial's center islands around Cascade Road. Additionally, the Gateway sculpture was recently repainted. Designed by world-renowned American artist Peter Forakis, the road-spanning structure was built in 1967 and remains one of the largest examp...

Community Rallies to Support Ponder’s Cleaners Amid Financial Hardship

3Jun

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Business

Community Rallies to Support Ponder’s Cleaners Amid Financial Hardship

Ponder's Cleaners has been open on Campbellton Road for decades. But due to financial hardship caused by the pandemic, the business is in jeopardy of closing. The family-owned business applied for COVID-19 relief funds, but didn't receive them. Leigh Johnson shared the news on social media this week. Her grandmother, Margaret, opened Ponder's 60 Minute Cleaners 40 years ago. Since Johnson's announcement, community members have issued a rallying cry, asking for residents of the entire metro Atlanta area to help keep the longstanding black-owned business afloat. Among those mobilizing support for Ponder's is Councilwoman Catherine Foster Rowell. "The Ponders are South Fulton residents, let's support them," she said. City Solicitor LaDawn Blackett Jones echoed the sentiment, ad...

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