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Jackson Calls for Support, Opposes School Board Vote to Demolish Meadows Center

20Jun

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Jackson Calls for Support, Opposes School Board Vote to Demolish Meadows Center

Tonight, the Fulton County School Board will vote on the demolition of the Meadows Operations Center at 5270 Northfield Blvd. in South Fulton. Councilwoman Rosie Jackson opposes the demolition and is calling for the community to join her in speaking out. Jackson and five other members of South Fulton's City Council voted in favor of resolution 2019-009 in February to acquire and redevelop the Meadows Operation Center, a Fulton County Schools facility adjacent to Heritage Elementary in the Old National area. According to the resolution, the city desired to revive it to curtail crime and make it a source of pride for the community. The city listed several potential uses for the building in the resolution, including a satellite police precinct, food pantry and a destination for educat...

Councilwoman Gilyard to Host Second Environmental Forum

20Jun

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Councilwoman Gilyard to Host Second Environmental Forum

District 4 Councilwoman Naeema Gilyard will host "Built Environment: How Healthy is Your Neighborhood" on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church (6175 Campbellton Road). The event, in partnership with the church and Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL), is the second part of a three-part environmental series. It is free and open to the public. Members of the community who attend will participate in a roundtable discussion and breakout sessions facilitated by experts. Focus areas will be: health impacts of the built environment; healthy behavior drivers; environmental stressors; and legal methods to improve the built environment. Scheduled speakers include: Gwen Smith, program coordinator, Southface Energy Institute; Sandra Horton, senior project manager, Gude Manage...

Councilwoman Gumbs Selected for ARC Regional Leadership Institute

11Jun

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Councilwoman Gumbs Selected for ARC Regional Leadership Institute

The Atlanta Regional Commission recently announced that it has tapped 56 public, private, education and nonprofit leaders for the 2019 Regional Leadership Institute (RLI). Three City of South Fulton leaders have been selected: Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs; Stacy Blakley, associate, T.Y. Lin International; and Dwayne Patterson, vice president of strategy and engagement, The Partnership for Southern Equity. They will have the opportunity to dig into key regional issues during the week-long leadership development program to be held in Savannah from September 22 – 27. The 2019 RLI class will delve into the importance of regional collaboration to ensure the metro Atlanta area's success, with topics including water sustainability and resources, barriers to full employment and region...

Rowell Receives Distinguished Public Service Practitioner Award

31May

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Rowell Receives Distinguished Public Service Practitioner Award

District 1 Councilwoman Dr. Catherine Foster Rowell is the recent recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Public Service Practitioner Award. She was presented with the award during the City Council's regular meeting on May 28 by representatives from the Georgia Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). “I am humbled to receive the award,” said Councilwoman Rowell. “I will continue to work diligently to advance our city by supporting transparency initiatives and focusing on economic development and improving public safety, so we improve the business climate for entrepreneurs and small businesses and the quality of life for residents.” The ASPA award is given to individuals who have sustained outstanding achievement and contributions to public administration and pu...

City Personnel Honored during Public Service Recognition Week

17May

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City Personnel Honored during Public Service Recognition Week

During Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, Point University honored members of the City of South Fulton's staff for their influence and work in the community. Honorees were: Odie Donald, city manager; Melanie Winfield, assistant city manager; S. Diane White, city clerk; Keith Meadows, chief of police; and Jack Butler, interim fire chief. They were recognized on May 10 during the city's employee appreciation picnic at the South Fulton Tennis Center. Certificates were presented by Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis, professor of public administration and MPA program coordinator. Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated annually since 1985. The initiative honors the men and women who serve as federal, state, county and local ...

Mayor Edwards Takes Residents on a ‘Road Trip’ through the City’s Two-Year History

3May

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Mayor Edwards Takes Residents on a ‘Road Trip’ through the City’s Two-Year History

This week, South Fulton celebrated two years as a new city. The milestone was marked by a State of the City Address, billed as the city’s first, at the Southwest Arts Center. The program began with a rousing selection from the Westlake High School marching band, followed by prayers from community members of various faiths and reflections from residents and elected officials. David Seem, chief financial officer of Miller Zell was tapped to introduce Mayor William “Bill” Edwards, who started by wishing the city, “Happy Birthday!” He then asked attendees to take a “road trip” with him along South Fulton’s journey – in a 1968 two-door Pontiac Firebird - as he maneuvered down a litany of the city’s accomplishments since its incorporation. “Our journey towards success has been both cha...

South Fulton Taps BAE for Economic Development Strategic Plan

25Apr

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South Fulton Taps BAE for Economic Development Strategic Plan

At the end of March, South Fulton's city council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing an agreement with BAE Urban Economics. The firm has been tapped to prepare the city's economic development strategic plan. “I am excited about the council’s decision," said Odie Donald II, city manager. "This allows the city to engage with qualified experts who can assist us in developing a comprehensive strategic plan that will result in the development of a strong economic base for our city and a diversified economy." BAE is a national real estate and urban economics consulting firm with offices in California, New York and Washington, D.C. Among its past projects are an economic revitalization strategy for Richmond, Va. and a five-year work plan review and recommendatio...

Council Votes 6 to 1 to Remove Judge from Bench

19Mar

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Council Votes 6 to 1 to Remove Judge from Bench

Earlier today, the City of South Fulton held a public hearing on the petition to terminate Municipal Court Chief Judge Tiffany Sellers. The city council voted to remove the judge from the bench in a vote of 6-1. Sellers, a contractor, had already been on suspension with pay. The decision followed her entering into an agreement with a production company for a reality television concept and complaints filed against her with the human resources department. Given the opportunity to address the city council and the public during the hearing, Sellers stated her objections to the suspension and hinted at her intent to file an appeal. She said that the allegations that she had created a hostile work environment were false, and that the details outlined in the petition filed against her on were an...

Officials, Experts Take on Environmental Justice at South Fulton Symposium

8Mar

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Officials, Experts Take on Environmental Justice at South Fulton Symposium

April 22, Earth Day, will mark the inaugural Georgia Environmental Education and Awareness Symposium. Advocate Mandisha A. Thomas and State Representative Debra Bazemore are at the helm of the day-long event that will bring together state and local elected officials, environmental experts and community stakeholders to tackle quality of life issues. The agenda includes a Legislators’ Roundtable and Mayors’ Roundtable. Confirmed participants include: Mayor William "Bill" Edwards of South Fulton, Mayor Alan Hallman of Hapeville, Mayor Jack Longino of College Park and Mayor Tom Reed of Chattahoochee Hills. The event will also feature panel discussions moderated by environmental consultant Al Bartell on urban farming, green infrastructure, climate change, waste management best practices, ...

28Feb

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Government, Public Safety

Jack Butler Named Interim Fire Chief

Following the announcement of Chief Larry Few's retirement, Jack Butler has been named Interim Fire Chief. He will officially assume the role on March 4. He previously served as the South Fulton Fire Rescue Department's Deputy Fire Chief and managed the fire safety outreach program. “We are honored and proud to have Chief Butler transition into the role of Interim Fire Chief for the City of South Fulton,” said City Manager Odie Donald II. “Chief Butler’s extensive years of experience and expertise in fire services will be a great compliment to our outstanding fire department." "He is a very talented leader with broad expertise in organizational planning, human resources and fire operations," he continued. "I’m confident that his team-building and people skills will help the city’s fire de...

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