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125 Donors Needed for Citywide Blood Drive in South Fulton

18Sep

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Community

125 Donors Needed for Citywide Blood Drive in South Fulton

The American Red Cross is partnering with The City of South Fulton and the Office of the Chaplain to hold a citywide blood drive on September 27 aimed at raising awareness for the urgent need for blood. The drive is also being held to encourage minority and faith-based communities to give now in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September. Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S., and patients often require regular blood transfusions. Transfusions from blood donors of the same ethnic background are most beneficial as they have less chance of causing complications for the recipient. “It is vital that the blood supply for the Red Cross reflect the diversity of our population to best meet the needs of all,” said City Chaplain Warren Henry. “Whethe...

Broome Earns Statewide Recognition, Named Fire Chief of the Year

17Sep

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Public Safety

Broome Earns Statewide Recognition, Named Fire Chief of the Year

City of South Fulton Fire Chief Freddie Broome was named Fire Chief of the Year at the 2019 Georgia Fire Service Conference in Albany, Ga. on Saturday, September 14. Chief Broome was nominated along with several other candidates and selected as this year’s recipient by the Georgia Association of Fire Chief’s Board. He was selected because of his established reputation as a dedicated leader who is driven by a challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering standards of excellence. “It is truly an honor to be recognized by your colleagues for such a distinguished award. I will continue to be a committed and strong leader in the Fire Service as well as ensure the residents in the community I serve receive world class services,” said Chief Broome. Earlier in the year...

South Fulton Students Want to be Heard as Vision for Smart City Growth Is Cast

13Sep

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Technology

South Fulton Students Want to be Heard as Vision for Smart City Growth Is Cast

Smart City Expo Atlanta is in full swing this week at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event is the U.S. edition of the world’s leading conference on smart cities and smart urban solutions held annually in Barcelona. The theme this year is “Redefining Smart,” with a focus on equity, prosperity, humanity, inclusion and justice. On the agenda were a number of presentation and panels on the topics of “The Future of Sustainable Business,” “Smart Cities Are Communities Where Boys and Young Men of Color Can Thrive,” “The Future of Work in America” and more. City of South Fulton elected officials and department heads were among local leaders that gathered to get a glimpse into how blockchain technology, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things can help cities advance. Police ...

#EconDev: South Fulton Residents Weigh in on City’s Strengths and Weaknesses

12Sep

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Government

#EconDev: South Fulton Residents Weigh in on City’s Strengths and Weaknesses

South Fulton residents and business owners have been sharing their input on the future of economic development in the city. It’s part of the process to develop the city’s economic development strategic plan. So far, the city has solicited feedback via an online survey and events at Welcome All Park, Burdett Community Center and South Fulton Tennis Center. This week, SWOT analysis sessions began at Sandtown Park, giving attendees an opportunity to weigh in on the city’s strengths and weaknesses. The exercise is being led by Mary Burkholder, vice president at BAE Urban Economics and Christopher Pike, South Fulton’s economic development administrator. Participants choose what they think are South Fulton’s top three strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats from lists compiled ...

South Fulton Announces Budget Hearing Dates

29Aug

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Public Notice

South Fulton Announces Budget Hearing Dates

The city of South Fulton will hold two public hearings on the proposed FY2020 budget. The first will take place on September 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the South Fulton Service Center (5600 Stonewall Tell Road). The second hearing and final adoption will take place on September 18 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (5440 Fulton Industrial Boulevard). The proposed budget is $105,912,402. The figure includes: General Fund: $73,821,952Hotel Mote: $240,000Solid Waste: $560,000Restricted Grants: $4,198,772Capital Investments: $9,499,348TSPLOST: $17,592,330 Any person wishing to be heard on the budget can do so at either of the hearings. The proposed budget is available on the city's website and in the clerk's office for the public to review prior to adoption.

Nonprofits Partner to Grant Wish of Deserving South Fulton Family

29Aug

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Community

Nonprofits Partner to Grant Wish of Deserving South Fulton Family

Since 2012, Sunshine on a Ranney Day has been renovating homes for children in need. Now one deserving South Fulton family is benefiting from the organization’s generosity. Landon Milligan, age 9, had a successful heart transplant at just six months old. But a year later, he suffered from bacterial meningitis, which caused brain damage. As a result, Landon is non-mobile and non-verbal, but communicates through laughs and smiles. Some of Landon’s favorite pastimes are spending time outside in the sunshine and shower time. To help make shower time easier for Landon and his family, Sunshine on a Ranney Day in partnership with Make a Wish Georgia is completing a total bathroom renovation. The nonprofit’s bathroom renovations are a $35,000 investment on average and are tailored to m...

South Fulton Development Authority to Meet on Sept. 5

28Aug

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Public Notice

South Fulton Development Authority to Meet on Sept. 5

A special meeting of the South Fulton Development Authority (SFDA) will be held on Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. The authority's directors will convene in the break room at City Hall located at 5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd. The agenda will include executive session, a discussion of the SFDA FY2020 budget with Frank Milazi, South Fulton's chief financial officer, and public comment. Questions or concerns can be directed to the city of South Fulton's clerk's office at 470-809-7272.

Three Councilmembers Face Challengers, Willis Unopposed

24Aug

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Government, Politics

Three Councilmembers Face Challengers, Willis Unopposed

The city of South Fulton will hold a general election on November 5 to select councilmembers in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7. Incumbents in three of the districts will face challengers. District 3 Councilwoman Helen A. Willis is unopposed. “I’m humbled and honored to be unopposed,” said Councilwoman Willis. “I will continue to be committed to my community and its progress.” In District 1, Mathis Ben Colquitt, a network engineer will challenge Councilwoman Catherine Foster Rowell. In District 5, Councilwoman Rosie Jackson will face three opponents: Corey Alan Reeves, vice president; Clyde Eugene Sampson, II, baggage handler; and Duane L. McClain, educational specialist. Reeves previously faced off against Jackson in 2017 in the city council election earning 48.55 percent of the v...

South Fulton City Manager to Give TED Talk on the ‘Future of Work’

15Aug

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Events

South Fulton City Manager to Give TED Talk on the ‘Future of Work’

South Fulton City Manager Odie Donald II will deliver a TED talk on "The Future of Work: Is a Job Enough" on August 17 at Frederick Douglass High School. Prior to joining the city as its head administrator, Donald was the Director of the Washington, D.C. Department of Employment Services. He is credited with helping nearly half a million people find jobs through government programs. Launched 30 years ago, TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to "ideas worth spreading." The organization's annual conferences feature talks by the world's leading thinkers and doers including Bill Gates and Sir Richard Branson. TEDx brings the spirit of the world-famous conferences into local communities. Donald will be featured in the lineup of the inaugural TEDxCollier Heights event. TEDxCollier H...

County Responds to City’s to Lawsuit: We’ve Exhausted All Practical Solutions

14Aug

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Government

County Responds to City’s to Lawsuit: We’ve Exhausted All Practical Solutions

South Fulton’s transition from Fulton County has been anything but smooth. Over the two-year process, residents have watched city and county leadership haggle over assets and their costs. In May, Mayor William “Bill” Edwards announced the city’s intention to acquire the Wolf Creek Amphitheater in a formal “State of the City” address. But now, just three months later, negotiations with the county have turned sour and the city is taking legal action. Today, just outside of the amphitheater, Mayor Edwards and six members of the city council announced that the city has filed a lawsuit in Fulton Superior Court against the county to acquire the venue along with the Tom Lowe Shooting Range and the Southwest Arts Center. The city has already acquired all parks within its boundaries at ...

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