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South Fulton Shows Appreciation for First Responders

31Mar

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Community, Public Safety

South Fulton Shows Appreciation for First Responders

As the world grapples with COVID-19, first responders are on the front line of the crisis every day, putting themselves at risk. South Fulton residents and businesses are recognizing their sacrifice and finding ways to show their appreciation. A Little Thanks Goes a Long WayAfter completing an art project to let firefighters everywhere know that they are appreciated, a couple of students from Raise the Bar Learning stopped by their local South Fulton fire station with "thank you" signs. Firefighters made the day a little more special by pulling the fire engine out of the station so that the youngsters could have a closer look and take photos. No Shortage of KindnessAt a time when personal protective equipment is low in supply, Duracell recently donated 500 N-95 masks to South Fulton...

Westlake’s Woodhouse Named Finalist in ‘High 5 for Teachers’ Contest

28Mar

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Community, Schools

Westlake’s Woodhouse Named Finalist in ‘High 5 for Teachers’ Contest

Westlake High School’s Curtis Woodhouse is among the five finalists named in FOX 5’s “High 5 for Teachers” contest. The annual contest recognizes Georgia’s most exceptional high school educators. Woodhouse teaches Intro to Law, Criminal Essentials and Criminal Investigation. Through his curriculum, he’s teaching students how to make the world a better and safer place. But he’s also committed to cultivating the next generation of leaders, and giving all students the chance to make a difference in their school, community and on an even larger scale. This school year, Woodhouse launched Future Leaders of Westlake (FLOW), an initiative that has already attracted 140 students. The program helps participants to enhance their leadership skills through retreats, community service proje...

Library Launches Storytime on Facebook, Restores Suspended Cards

25Mar

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Community, Libraries

Library Launches Storytime on Facebook, Restores Suspended Cards

While Fulton County Library branches remained closed, the staff is making it easier to access programming and resources online. Programming and ResourcesStorytime has gone digital at Fulton County Library. Join staff for Storytime-Live!, Monday- Friday at 11 a.m. on Facebook and listen to special stories while little ones are home from school, daycare or just in need of some mid-morning fun. Big Library Read is kicking off one week early. It's the first global ebook club and offers an opportunity to engage with readers from around the world. Readers ages 16 and up are encouraged to download Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic via OverDrive or the Libby app and read or listen to the title. Readers can then login to Beanstack at to complete related activities, including writing a review...

Calling All Mentors: Urgent Need for Big Brothers and Sisters in South Fulton

12Mar

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Community

Calling All Mentors: Urgent Need for Big Brothers and Sisters in South Fulton

Update: The City of South Fulton is carefully reviewing its schedule of public meetings and events are postponed until further notice. A decision about how the city will proceed will be made during a special called meeting at 3 p.m. this afternoon.For six decades, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) has transformed the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in the local community through mentoring. But unfortunately, the number of children on the waitlist is now outpacing the number of mentors stepping up to volunteer. In South Fulton alone, nearly 200 youth are waiting to be paired with a mentor in the program. This year the City of South Fulton is partnering with BBBSMA to try and help close the gap. The city will host an information session tonight for poten...

South Fulton Dad’s Hand Sanitizer Tutorial a Lesson in Creative Parenting

11Mar

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Community

South Fulton Dad’s Hand Sanitizer Tutorial a Lesson in Creative Parenting

Fulton County Schools remain closed today after a teacher tested positive for coronavirus. And while most students will return to classes tomorrow, today parents are busy finding creative ways to keep them occupied. Torrey Tomlinson, a South Fulton dad and entrepreneur, decided to give his daughter a lesson in making homemade hand sanitizer. The tutorial combined science and math, and offered a handy alternative for families who may have found their local stores to be limiting purchase quantities or out of stock. Tomlinson and his daughter, Taylor, used one-third cup of aloe vera gel, two-thirds cup of rubbing alcohol and essential oils just for scent. He says, “It’s just like the real deal.” In addition to its practical classroom application, Tomlinson’s tutorial also offers a...

South Fulton Artist Wins $10,000 Prize to Fund Product Launch

10Mar

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Arts, Community

South Fulton Artist Wins $10,000 Prize to Fund Product Launch

As a teen, South Fulton resident Ashley Daramola was told that she couldn't make money as an artist. Now, in her thirties, she's continuing to prove the naysayers wrong. Her East Point art studio is thriving, and she just won $10,000 to launch her first product. Just last year, Daramola opened the doors to Artzybella Studio + Shop. From the start, she distinguished herself from her competitors by using her mental health background to empower her customers to use art for self-care. Plus, she began looking for ways to scale her business by applying for accelerator programs. Within a few months, her company was selected for the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. The fund was established last year with a grant from The Marcus Foundation and is overseen by the Georgia State Universi...

Greek-Letter Orgs Ramp up Outreach as Census and Election Season Get Underway

6Mar

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Greek-Letter Orgs Ramp up Outreach as Census and Election Season Get Underway

South Fulton's sororities and fraternities had a major presence in the city's census rally earlier this year. Now members of those organizations are doubling down on their commitment to spread the word about the importance of the census and the 2020 election season with a new joint event. The Omicron Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will hold a Voter Education and Census Awareness Forum on Saturday, April 4. The event will take place at Welcome All Park, 4255 Will Lee Road, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is open to residents of the cities of South Fulton, College Park and East Point. Information will be provided on how to respond to the census and how to use the census website. This y...

Application Window Opens for History-Making Harvard Debate Council

5Mar

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Application Window Opens for History-Making Harvard Debate Council

The Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project took the top prize at Harvard University’s prestigious summer debate tournament two years in a row. Now the window is open for more metro area students to be part of the history-making group. Rising 8th - 11th graders in the metro area are eligible to apply for the initiative. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0. They should also be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience. Brandon Fleming, Harvard University’s assistant debate coach, is the founder of the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project. He trains and helps minority youth to gain entry into the university’s prestigious summer residency. Two students who have benefited from Fleming's mentorship are Banneker High School’s Xavier Shankle and Westlake’s Keith...

Councilman Khalid to Hold Voting Rights Town Hall

19Feb

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Community, Events

Councilman Khalid to Hold Voting Rights Town Hall

Councilman Khalid Kamau will host a Voting Rights Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Pinetree Park Baptist Church, 2855 Bethsaida Road. The program will begin with a screening of "Suppressed: The Fight to Vote." The documentary by Robert Greenwald weaves together personal stories from voters across the state of Georgia of voter suppression in the 2018 midterm election. Issues highlighted in the film include polling place closures, voter purges, missing absentee ballots, extreme wait times and voter ID issues. Following the screening, Councilman Khalid will facilitate a panel discussion with special guests Sen. Nikema Williams, Rep. Renitta Shannon and Georgia Voter Protection Hotline attorney Penn Payne. In addition to themes in the film, panelists w...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Issues Challenge to South Fulton to Match 60 Youth

5Feb

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Issues Challenge to South Fulton to Match 60 Youth

The City of South Fulton is joining forces with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta to find mentors for local youth. The #COSFGACares 60-for-60 campaign kicked off during National Mentoring Month in January and extends throughout the end of 2020 to mark Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s 60 years of service. “I am excited to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the #COSFGACares 60 matches for 60 years campaign, said Mayor William “Bill” Edwards. “As BBBSMA celebrates its diamond anniversary, we get a chance to highlight the need for mentors for 60 children located in 10 zip codes who are waiting to get matched with a mentor.” "I am issuing a personal call-to-action asking everyone from city employees to city residents to learn more about the mentor-match pr...

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