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MLB Great Marquis Grissom Launches Fall Baseball League at Welcome All Park

9Aug

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Sports

MLB Great Marquis Grissom Launches Fall Baseball League at Welcome All Park

When Marquis Grissom caught the final out in the 1995 World Series, he secured the Atlanta Braves' only world championship win. Now he's helping to groom another generation of world class players. The Marquis Grissom Baseball Association (MGBA) has partnered with the city of South Fulton to elevate the baseball programming offered at Welcome All Park. Registration is currently open for the fall baseball league, an eight week program that starts on August 14. Ages seven to 13 are eligible to participate. The cost is $190 and families can register using the parks and recreation department's CivicRec app. "I'm passionate about the game of baseball," said Grissom, who played in the Major League for 17 years, earning distinction as an MVP, two-time All Star, four-time Gold Glove A...

Councilwoman Willis Leads Effort to Help Hickory Park Prepare for School Year

9Aug

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Schools

Councilwoman Willis Leads Effort to Help Hickory Park Prepare for School Year

For the third year, elected officials, educators, service providers and community partners poured into the Hickory Park Apartments community in support of its students. The annual effort led by Councilwoman Helen Willis brings much-needed resources to the area which has been plagued by violence and abuse . “While our police officers are addressing the crime in the community, I am working with community partners to tackle some of the socio-economic factors at the root of the issue,” said Councilwoman Willis. “Children often act out and give up in school when they feel unsafe and unsupported at home. We want to reinforce that despite the data, these students are not destined for failure. No matter their hardships, they are not forgotten.” Councilwoman Willis was joined by Mayor W...

City Manager Transmits $100 Million Budget Draft; Public Hearing Set for Aug. 27

5Aug

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Government

City Manager Transmits $100 Million Budget Draft; Public Hearing Set for Aug. 27

A draft of South Fulton’s FY2020 budget is now available for review. Among the city’s budget priorities are to increase staffing capacity, grow commercial business revenues, make improvements to roads and parks, and brand and market the city. Total anticipated revenue for FY2020 is $104,913,204. Of those dollars: general refund revenue totals $72,117,952; TSPLOST dollars total $17,951,476; $4,595,560 will come from restricted grants for federally funded road projects; and $9,448,216 is for capital projects. The remainder of the funds are to come from the hotel/motel fund and solid waste fund. Anticipated total expenditures amount to $100,696,351. The city’s budget plans are ambitious. For the first time, no city employee will earn below $15 per hour, and entry level pay has been i...

Police Chief Reports Growing Force, Decrease in Crime

5Aug

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Public Safety

Police Chief Reports Growing Force, Decrease in Crime

When the newly formed city of South Fulton prepared to transition the police department over from Fulton County, officials thought that most officers would make the move. But a decision by the county to maintain a small department to patrol the Fulton Industrial corridor left the new city with a fractured force and several resource gaps. But just over a year later, the department has nearly been made whole. Under the leadership of Police Chief Keith Meadows, the department has expanded and is being restructured to tackle the challenges of today, and anticipate the city’s future needs. At a recent townhall meeting hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Baker, Chief Meadows touted a number of developments in his department, including 49 percent growth in personnel. The growth of the departmen...

Notice of Election to the Qualified Voters of the City of South Fulton

30Jul

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Public Notice

Notice of Election to the Qualified Voters of the City of South Fulton

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Tuesday, November 5, 2019, an election will be held in all voting precincts of City of South Fulton Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7. At which time all qualified voters will elect councilmembers for the referenced Districts. Each individual seeking to serve as councilmember for City of South Fulton Districts 1, 3, 5 or 7 beginning January 1, 2020 shall file a notice of candidacy with the Election Superintendent, S. Diane White at City of South Fulton City Hall, located 5440 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30336, during qualifying week. Said notices of candidacy shall be submitted from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. beginning Monday, August 19, 2019 through Friday, August 23, 2019. The qualifying fee is $390.00. City of South Fulton residents should reg...

South Fulton to Host National Night Out on August 6

24Jul

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Public Safety

South Fulton to Host National Night Out on August 6

The city of South Fulton is gearing up for National Night Out, a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Planned for August 6, the event is a collaboration between the city's police and fire personnel, city staff, area organizations and the local community. “Our Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all," said Police Chief Keith Meadows. “I am excited we are continuing to host this event to strengthen relationships with our residents and community members. This event is important because law enforcement and residents working together is what helps to ensure our communities are safe places to live, work and play.” The event will include live entertainment, food and fun activities fo...

Gallery: Venus Williams Visits South Fulton Tennis Center

22Jul

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Sports

Gallery: Venus Williams Visits South Fulton Tennis Center

Fresh off a win at the 2019 BB&T Atlanta Open women’s exhibition, Venus Williams stopped by the South Fulton Tennis Center to encourage young players. The visit was part of USTA’s Net Generation Campaign which aims to inspire and help build a new generation of tennis greats. Williams took time to hit a few balls, give high fives and offer pointers and words of encouragement to approximately 100 kids enrolled in the center's tennis camp. "More than anything I enjoyed spending time with the kids here," said Williams. "I would love to come back, I'd like this not to be the last time." (Story continues below.) Sam Kennedy, executive director of South Atlanta Community Tennis Association (SACTA), oversees programs at the tennis center through a contract with the city of S...

New Chief Marks New Chapter for South Fulton Fire Department

20Jul

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Public Safety

New Chief Marks New Chapter for South Fulton Fire Department

The city of South Fulton is still celebrating the arrival of Fire Chief Freddie Broome. He was named to the position on May 14. Last weekend, residents, city personnel and elected officials gathered at the Aviation Community Cultural Center to officially welcome him. Chief Broome is appreciative of the warm response. He said that one of the things that has impressed him most since he arrived is the community support. “Everyone has opened their arms and welcomed me in, and that means a lot.” Much of the excitement is around Chief Broome’s experience and strong reputation in the fire services industry. He has already dedicated 23 years to fire service. Most recently, he held the position of Fire Chief in Valdosta, Ga. “He brings a lot of expertise to the position,” said South...

Portion of Boat Rock Road Closed for Filming; Simulated Explosion Planned

15Jul

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Transportation, Uncategorized

Portion of Boat Rock Road Closed for Filming; Simulated Explosion Planned

From Monday, July 15 through Friday, a portion of Boat Rock Road between Binford Place and Cascade Hills Drive will be closed approximately 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day due to the filming of "The Outsider," an HBO television series based on the work of Stephen King.Also, one eastbound lane of Boat Rock Road between Cascade Hills Drive and Mitchell Crossing Drive will be closed. Motorists traveling to and from the Cascade Hills Subdivision via Boat Rock Road will still have the ability to travel that route with the assistance of flaggers on site. Detour routes are available along New Hope Road, Reynolds Road, Bakers Ferry Road, Camp Creek Pkwy and Fulton Industrial Boulevard. A map (below) being circulated by the city of South Fulton illustrates closures and detour routes. ...

South Fulton to Hold Two Special Called Meetings

14Jul

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Public Notice

South Fulton to Hold Two Special Called Meetings

The city of South Fulton's mayor and council will hold two special called meetings this week. On Monday, July 15, they'll meet at 8:30 a.m. to discuss amending the zoning moratorium. They'll hear a first reading to amend the zoning ordinance to limit uses. On Wednesday, July 17, they will enter executive session at 11:00 a.m. to discuss real estate and litigation. Both meetings will be held at City Hall (5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd.) in the break room. For questions or concerns, residents can contact Diane White, city clerk, at [email protected] or 470-809-7712.

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