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Rowell Recognized for ‘Outstanding Leadership’ at Annual Pinnacle Awards Luncheon

29Aug

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Community, Government

Rowell Recognized for ‘Outstanding Leadership’ at Annual Pinnacle Awards Luncheon

This weekend, District 1 Councilwoman Dr. Catherine Foster Rowell and several other community service leaders were presented with 2022 Pinnacle Leadership Awards. The honors were bestowed by the Fortitude Education and Cultural Development Center, Inc. (FECDC). “Being recognized among a group of such astute leaders truly is an honor,” Rowell said. “I accept this honor on behalf of the people of South Fulton, and I thank them for the privilege of letting me serve them as we build the best city in the metro area.” The 21st Annual Pinnacle Awards Luncheon was held on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway. FGTV's Shaunya Chavis-Rucker and FOX 5's Deidra Dukes and Joi Dukes served as the mistresses of ceremony. A total of 11 honorees were recognized for exce...

Sandtown Residents Collaborate with Artist on City’s First Creative Placemaking Project

28Jul

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Arts, Community, Economic Development, Sandtown

Sandtown Residents Collaborate with Artist on City’s First Creative Placemaking Project

After a series of community brainstorming meetings and coordination with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), South Fulton's first creative placemaking project has been installed. The four-panel monument in the roundabout at the intersection of Campbellton, Boat Rock and New Hope showcases the diverse natural surroundings of the Sandtown community. The project, which began in 2018, was spearheaded by District 1 Councilwoman Catherine Foster Rowell. She tapped local artist Allen Peterson to produce the artwork. Over a period of several months, Peterson and his design partner, Julia Hill, toured the Sandtown community and took photos for inspiration, and collaborated with residents on imagery and design during multiple meetings. "We wanted to cast a wide net to get as much...

Healthy South Fulton 2nd Annual Family Fun Day

Healthy South Fulton Family Fun Day returns to Sandtown Park on July 20 starting at 10:00 a.m. The annual event is sponsored by Touch of Life Chiropractic in partnership with Councilwomen Catherine Foster Rowell and Carmalitha Gumbs. The event connects families to local health care providers, youth services, and a variety of product vendors. More than 1,500 attendees are expected and an estimated 750 backpacks will be given away to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year.

District 1 Townhall with Councilwoman Catherine Foster Rowell

Councilwoman Catherine Foster Rowell's upcoming Townhall Meeting will take place on June 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Wolf Creek Library. Get news and updates and take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions. Announcements will be made about an upcoming green space project spearheaded by the Southeast Trust for Public Land. Residents will also have an opportunity to provide input on the zoning ordinance rewrite.

Rowell Receives Distinguished Public Service Practitioner Award

31May

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Government

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...

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