Fulton County Government continues to provide new resources to support residents impacted by COVID-19. Departments are adding online services to keep residents engaged, informed and safe during this time.

Information, resources and videos are also being added daily to Fulton County's COVID-19 information hub.
Fulton County Expanding COVID-19 Testing, With Plans to Serve More than 50,000 Patients in Coming Month
Fulton County is expanding the availability of COVID-19 testing with the addition of new testing sites and collaboration with public and private partners.

“Through a coordinated response, there is now the capacity to test 50,000 Fulton County residents in the coming month,” said County Manager Dick Anderson. “That number will grow with additional testing locations coming online, and mobile outreach to high risk populations.”

Fulton County is operating three sites offers free drive-through testing by appointment only.
  • Wolf Creek Amphitheater, 3025 Merk Rd SW, College Park, GA 30349 (opened April 23)
  • Fulton County Airport, 3900 Aviation Cir NW, Atlanta, GA 30336 (opened March 19)
  • 4700 North Point Parkway (opening Tuesday, April 28)

To schedule an appointment for any of these sites, residents should call 404-613-8150 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. During the call, patients will speak with a trained staff member and receive a referral number and appointment time. Testing is offered free of charge.

Other COVID-19 testing locations in Fulton County include:
Fulton County Board of Health
Epidemiology Report on COVID-19
The Fulton County Board of Health Epidemiology Report of COVID-19 Diagnoses is available to the public.

The report includes statistics on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by city and zip code. The report also includes the percentage of people needing hospitalization, were admitted to ICU, or required assisted ventilation.

Individual Resources
Families and individuals needing assistance with food and meals can access the Fulton County's "Food and Meals" webpage.

Residents can enter their address to find the nearest food bank. They can also search for a food bank or agency by city.
The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities hosted a second panel discussion on Friday where panelists shared strategies for coping with the drastic emotional challenges that many people are experiencing while being homebound because of COVID-19.

The panel answered questions, provided advice and options for resources to help families “Cope and Hope” while taking advantage of available assistance. Residents can watch the discussion on FGTV's YouTube page .
Fulton County wants to help seniors to maintain their social connections with each other and with Fulton County service providers. Homebound seniors may be at higher risk for isolation, which can put emotional wellbeing at risk.

Fulton County’s new Senior Pen Pals program wants to assure seniors who are isolated or homebound that they are not alone or forgotten. The Pen Pal program is a partnership between the Fulton County Departments of Senior Services and Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities that will allow Behavioral Health providers to communicate with seniors who want a Pen Pal. Senior Services and Behavioral Health want to ensure that the emotional and physical needs of isolated seniors are met.

Seniors who want a Pen Pal can register online:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMCZHWF. Homebound seniors who receive delivered meals and may not have access to the internet will also receive the opportunity to participate. They will receive surveys inviting their participation.

For more information call the STARline at 404-613-6000.
Free Online Classes and Programs
The Department of Senior Services wants seniors to maintain their health and wellness. The Department has initiated online classes to allow seniors to remain active and connected to their classes as Fulton County continues to adhere to social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Online classes include:
  • Exercise classes that include line dancing, stretch and exercise, Yoga, and Tai Chi
  • Fall Prevention
  • Better Choices/Better U (Strategies for healthier eating)
  • Cooking and Learning with Care – Cooking Demonstration
  • Basic Computer
  • Introduction to iPhone/iPad
  • Ins and Outs of Audition Preparations (for those who are interested in entering the entertainment industry)
The Arts and Culture Department has launched free virtual arts classes. The classes will take place online until May 16, 2020. The classes are free and open to the public with drop in students welcome.


FGTV highlights the new virtual classes and shows how the Arts and Culture Department is helping essential employees.
This week is National Library Week 2020. Libraries are open for business online, providing the virtual services and digital content communities need more than ever. You can access ebooks, movies, music, video games, virtual storytimes and activities, and so much more — all from the comfort of your home.

FGTV Highlighted Story: District Attorney COVID-19 Response
The Fulton County District Attorney shares what he and his team are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep the wheels of justice turning and to keep the public safe. Check out this FGTV special segment.
FGTV is your leading source for county news and information. Subscribe to the FGTV YouTube channel and receive the latest on #COVID19.
Fulton County Census Effort to Turn up the Count
As part of Fulton County Government’s efforts to support the 2020 Census count, the County, Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts, District 4 Commissioner Natalie Hall, and District 6 Commissioner Joe Carn partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau and Atlanta City Councilman At-Large Michael Bond to sponsor the 2020 Census “#TurnUpTheCount Virtual Rally.”

The virtual event included Chris “Ludacris” Bridges who urged "Generation Z” to count themselves in a U.S. Census. This generation is also represents one of the highest undercounted groups in the Census resulting in billions in lost funding for programs that serve young people.  
PROTECT YOUR HEALTH
Social distancing, including avoiding close contact with others, is one way to protect yourself from infectious diseases. In addition, you can reduce your risk in other ways:
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available
  • People who are sick should always cover their coughs and sneezes using a tissue or the crook of their elbow; wash your hands after using a tissue to wipe your nose or mouth
  • People who are sick should stay home from work or school until they are well
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with your unwashed hands

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