Online Scheduling: Log on the Georgia Department of Public Health's COVID-19 test scheduling website where any Georgian, regardless of symptoms, may schedule a COVID-19 test.

Testing in Fulton County : COVID-19 testing is available to all residents at various locations throughout Fulton County. Testing site locations, dates, and/or times are subject to change. Before you leave your home, confirm testing location information at Fulton County's testing website and CORE Relief website.

Scheduling by phone: Residents can also schedule an appointment by calling 404-613-8150. However it is quicker to schedule an appointment online due to the volume of calls. Calls are accepted during these times:

8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Weekdays

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays

Due to an increase in COVID-19 testing, it may take an average of 7 to 10 business days before you receive your results.

To check results of your test you can:

If you feel sick right now, please stay home and monitor your symptoms. Always wear a mask around others who are not in your immediate household to slow the spread of the virus until you have your results, and self-isolate if possible. If emergency symptoms occur, like trouble breathing or confusion, immediately call your healthcare provider or call 9-1-1.

Early Voting Starts July 20: for the August 11 General Primary, Nonpartisan, and Special Election Runoff election.

Early Voting Locations : there are 20 early voting locations, including Georgia’s largest voting location at State Farm Arena.

July 20 - August 7

Weekdays

8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Saturday, August 1

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 25

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Download the full Early Voting Locations and Schedule

August 11 Election

What Voters Need to Know

Safety First: Voters at Fulton County polling places will be asked to wear a mask or face covering, and social distancing guidelines will be enforced. The number of voters inside a facility at a given time may be limited.

Your Ballot: Because the August 11 election is a partisan primary runoff, voters will be provided the ballot of the same party for which they cast a ballot during the June 9 Primary. Voters who did not vote in the June 9 Primary are eligible to vote in the runoff and may select a Democratic or Nonpartisan ballot. Runoff races will vary by party. Voters can view a sample ballot at   www.fultonelections.com . 

Your Polling Location: On Election Day on August 11, voters must report to their assigned polling place. Voters can visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at   www.mvp.sos.ga.gov   to find their assigned polling location. 

Absentee Voting

Absentee Ballot Application: Voters may also vote through absentee ballot by mail. Download an absentee ballot application, complete it and return it to the Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections as soon as possible and no later than 5 p.m. August 7. 

Email Absentee Ballots: To submit an absentee ballot application via email, attach the application as a .pdf or .jpg between 1 MB and 5 MB to [email protected]. Only one application may be attached per email.

Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes: All absentee ballots must be received in one of 20 Fulton County Absentee Ballot  drop boxes or at a Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

The Fulton County Government website is expected to be temporarily unavailable due to routine maintenance. The outage on Fultoncountyga.gov will start on Tuesday, July 14 at 10 p.m. and last up to an hour.

This episode of Fulton Today highlights the COVID-19 cases that continue to rise and the push for residents to get tested, a partnership with the Atlanta Hawks has County and election officials promising a better voting experience, and the Fulton County Library goes curbside.

The Fulton County Tax Commissioner’s Office at Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor Street NW, will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The Fulton County Tax Commissioner currently is offering extended hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. View the locations for all offices here.

Residents who need to simply renew their vehicle registration can avoid the lines by visiting a Kiosk location or renew online. Fulton County has waived convenience and credit card processing fees to make kiosks and online registration more convenient.

Vehicle Registration Kiosks are located at the following Kroger stores:

Kiosks are also available at all Tax Commissioner office locations.

For more information or to renew vehicle registrations online, go to  fultoncountytaxes.org

All Probate Court offices (Downtown, North Service Center and South Service Center) have resumed normal office hours.

All locations have resumed the acceptance of Weapons Carry License Applications and Applications for Renewal of Weapons Carry Licenses. Be advised that the Court expects to receive a large number of applications over the next several months and there may be a significant delay in service at each of the locations. You may wish to complete your application before coming to the Probate Court.

Based on an Executive Order signed by Governor Kemp on May 8, 2020, anyone who has a Weapons Carry License that expired between February 13, 2020, and June 12, 2020, must apply for renewal within 120 days after the expiration date on the face of the license.

Learn more and view the application here.

Several key services are now accessible at Fulton County's Government Service Centers and Tag offices. Customers should contact offices before visiting or check the Fulton County website .

Living through the historic COVID 19 pandemic of 2020 has not only had a profound impact on parents, but it has also upended the lives children. How are they handling stress? Who is helping them navigate these difficult times? What do they need to cope and move forward during a period that is unprecedented? The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) will host a “Community Conversation” with teens titled “Protecting the Mental Health of Our Future Leaders: Fulton Teens Speak Up during This Time of National Upheaval”

The Community Conversation begins at 1.p.m. July 21, 2020. The conversation can be viewed on the  Fulton County Government TV YouTube channel .   Interested parents, adults or youth can submit questions by emailing  [email protected] .

All questions can be addressed anonymously.

Joining the teens is a panel of distinguished professionals who have extensive experience in working with both youth and adults on issues surrounding behavioral health, civil rights, social justice, and community involvement. 

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During the July 8 meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved a complete renovation of the Assembly Hall and related areas to include new interior finishes, audio-visual systems, and furnishings to create a more useful and comfortable space for Board of Commissioners meetings as well as a variety of other large meetings and training purposes. Construction activities are scheduled to commence this week.

The new interior design will replace or refresh most of the interior finishes within the meeting space. The finish replacement will include new carpeting, furnishings and acoustical wall panels, enhanced lighting and restoration of the dais millwork and railings.

All of the fixed seating within Assembly Hall will be replaced with new more comfortable seating addressing a number of considerations such as retractable tablet arms, electrical power, and accessibility issues.

Substantial technology improvements include a replacement of all audio-visual, sound, video conferencing and agenda management systems complete with new monitors, video cameras, and controls.

Project costs total $4 million and will be funded by the FCURA Bond Capital Improvement Program. Completion is scheduled in the late fall. Until then, the Assembly Hall will be closed to all activities.

On July 8, 2020, the Fulton County Commissioners voted to make Juneteenth a county holiday. 

Juneteenth, traditionally observed on June 19, is the observance marking the end of slavery in the United States. Starting in 2021, Juneteenth will replace Columbus Day on the County holiday calendar.

The legislation was sponsored by District 6 Commissioner Joe Carn and co-sponsored by District 4 Commissioner Natalie Hall and Vice-Chairman and District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. 

Starting in 2021, County offices will be closed on June 19, or on the Friday prior to June 19 when that date falls on a Saturday, or on the Monday following June 19 when it falls on a Sunday. Juneteenth is recognized by 46 states and the District of Columbia as either an official state holiday or observance. In 1980, Texas was the first state to recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday for its employees. This year marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth.

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The City of Atlanta, Department of Grants and Community Development and Fulton County, Department of Community Development invite members of the public to review and offer comments on their joint 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.

The City and County receive federal grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that requires them to periodically conduct a fair housing study known an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). The AI studies the following” patterns of integration and segregation; racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty; disparities in access to opportunity; and disproportionate housing needs. Based on the findings of this research, the report proposes fair and affordable housing strategies to overcome the identified fair housing issues or impediments.

The fair housing report will be available for public review and comment from June 24 to July 24, 2020. The document may be downloaded from the project website at the links provided below or may be viewed at the County’s Department of Community Development (137 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303). Residents may download from the Project Website at www.AtlantaConPlan.com or www.FultonCountyConPlan.com.

A Public Hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Meeting on Wednesday, August 5 at 10 a.m. at the Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Citizens attending the meeting may voice their opinions during the public comment portion of the meeting.

The City and County will also receive comments via email, mail, and phone until 5:00 p.m. local time on Friday, July 24, 2020. Comments regarding the report may be emailed to [email protected] ; mailed or physically delivered to Fulton County Department of Community Development, ATTN: Consolidated Plan, 137 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303; or called in to 404-330-6390. 

The Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture (FCAC) is launching the COVID-19 PANDEMIC IMPACT SURVEY for Fulton County based artists and non-profit arts organizations to collect vital data on the pandemic's financial impact on the Fulton County arts & culture community. 

Information gathered through the survey will help substantiate the needs for recovery resources for Fulton County based non-profit cultural institutions and arts organizations.

Link to survey for ARTISTS.  

Link to survey for ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SURVEY

Respond through Friday, July 24, 11:59 p.m. 

Fulton County Arts and Culture is updating the Public Art Master Plan. Community opinion is a critical part of the planning process. 

Fulton County residents and Georgia-based artists are encouraged to provide feedback and share the survey to help plan the future of Public Art in Fulton County. Survey closes July 17, 2020.

Take the survey

The Teen Experience Health Series is a six-week virtual series of classes designed to connect teens (ages 15-19) with their peers to discuss health topics that are important to them. The free 45 minute classes are taught by an adolescent health and youth development professional.

 

Remaining classes scheduled for the series include:

 

All classes start at 1 p.m. and will be conducted via Zoom video conference.

Call 404-612-1688 or email for more information.