During the Board of Commissioners meeting this week, the County Manager, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer provided an update on Fulton County’s COVID-19 response and a three-phase plan for re-opening Fulton County facilities.

Some select employees have already returned onsite. Others employees will return to the workplace starting June 1. Select public facilities will open on June 15, and others will open at a later date.

Employees in Phase I & Phase II departments will hear more from their department leaders about return-to-work planning and processes. Key steps will include:

Facilities that will re-open to the public June 15 will include:

Plans are still underway and employees will learn more in coming days.

Watch the Fulton County Board of Commissioners May 2020 recess meeting on FGTV's YouTube page .

The Domestic Water Piping Replacement Project (Phase II) in the Government Center Complex continues Tuesday, May 26.

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 until 2 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, water will be shut off to the restrooms, water fountains, and break rooms on the Western section only (Peachtree Street side) of all floors of the Government Center Tower.

Restrooms on the Eastern section (Pryor Street side) of each floor will remain fully operational during this time.

Other buildings in the Government Center Complex will not be affected by this shut down.

This project replaces original domestic water piping, installs new water heaters, and makes related improvements in the Government Center Tower and Public Safety Building and is funded by the FCURA Bond Capital Improvement Program. Similar work in the Assembly, Low-Rise, and Mid-Rise buildings was completed in Phase I during 2019.

On Memorial Day weekend, COVID-19 testing will ONLY be available at the Center for Health and Rehabilitation. That location will be open Saturday and Monday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Walk-Up Site:

Center for Health and Rehabilitation

265 Boulevard

Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Drive-Thru Sites:

4700 North Point Pkwy

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

Hours: Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wolf Creek Amphitheater

3025 Merck Rd S.W.

College Park, Georgia 30349

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For any location, appointments are encouraged but walk-ups are accepted. Call 404-613-8150 to schedule an appointment. The COVID-19 Hotline hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Residents who have already been tested at a Fulton County Board of Health site can now log on to  patient.labcorp.com  to check their results online. 

For the safety and benefit of all of our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fulton County’s Finance Department has decided to cancel all 2020 biometric screening events at all locations. Eligible active employees and pre-65 (non-medicare) retirees will be grandfathered-in to receive their 2021 annual $240 wellness credit.

If you had planned to visit your primary care doctor to complete your biometric screening as part of the requirement to earn/keep your wellness credit, that is no longer required. This is a wellness benefit that the County provides to eligible employees and pre-65 (non-medicare) retirees at no cost.

Although the biometric screenings have been cancelled and the requirement removed, you are encouraged to continue to strive for

good health and visit your doctor for an annual physical at the most suitable time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any questions, please email Employee Wellness at [email protected].

Employees are encouraged to take part in upcoming webinars including:

Embracing Happiness - May 27

The New Resume - May 29

Check out the For Employees section of the website for more information on accessing these webinars

The Fulton County office of University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and the Fulton County Wellness Committee are hosting a nutrition webinar about sugar. Employees are encouraged to watch the webinar on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. Email [email protected] to register.

Don't forget to join the Fulton County Employee Facebook Group. This is a closed group managed by the Department of External Affairs specifically for Fulton County employees.

You can find the group on Facebook by copying and pasting this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/259798841696258 or

searching for "Fulton County Employee."

Employees who wish to join this group will be asked to provide their name, department, and work email. Each employee will be authenticated using the Outlook Directory before being given access to the group.

Fulton County Government’s Department of Information Technology (FCIT) Network Refresh Initiative is underway. The upgrade will enhance internal communications for the County across multiple platforms, providing an improved user experience.

The implementation of a system-wide upgrade will improve Fulton County’s infrastructure with simplified management and maintenance, and improvements to the County’s cyber security posture. When completed, the network refresh will considerably improve the County’s bandwidth capacity and overall network performance.

What this means for you!

When can I expect to see a change?

Upgrades will happen in phases. Over the next few months, installation efforts will be focused on the downtown campus area, followed by satellite locations which are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Why are you telling me now?

Great question! Simply stated, we want you to be aware that changes are coming. In the very near future, we will be visiting each site to determine the specific needs of your site’s location.

What do I do in the interim?

Stay tuned for more information and while you are waiting, consider the great things that an enhanced, faster network will be able to do for your work performance.

Cyber security awareness training for all users of Fulton County computer systems will be made available until December 15, 2020. This training is provided through a partnership with Knowbe4.

With growing health concerns related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), cybercriminals are sending out scores of phishing emails with sensational subject lines aimed at getting victims to click before they think.

Fulton County Information Technology's goal is to equip Fulton County employees with the knowledge needed to keep cybercriminals at bay and help protect the county’s network and computer systems.

All employees will receive an email with a link to take the online course. If you've taken the course before, your login information will be the same. Instructions for new users will be provided in the email.

Need More Info? Have Questions? Contact [email protected] or the helpdesk at 404-612-7334.

Human Resources Management has gathered frequently asked questions (FAQs) for employees in regards to COVID-19.

Employees are encouraged to review these FAQs as it relates to:



As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, employees can start, stop or make contribution amount changes to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Dependent Care, Transit and/or Parking due to daycare/school closures or if they no longer need their transit/parking accounts as these are considered Qualifying Life Event Changes. Employees can also request to cancel their enrollment in the Breeze Card Program administered by transportation partners: Cobb Linc, GRTA Xpress (Blue/Green), Gwinnett Express or Marta.

Quick links:

A new federal law expands how you can use your health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement account (HRAs – Member Pay), or flexible spending account (FSA).

Over-the-counter drugs not requiring prescriptions and menstrual products qualify. This change was made as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which was signed into law March 27.

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There are service change announcements for MARTA, Cobb Linc, Gwinnett Express Transit and GRTA Xpress (Blue/Green) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to access the form to stop your payroll deduction for one of these partners. Email completed form to [email protected].

More information can be found on the county website in "For Employees" section.

At its April 15, 2020 meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved the provisions of the federal government Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which allows employees to have emergency withdrawals of up to $50,000 each from their 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan accounts in response to COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Withdrawal requests from either of the plans will be administered directly by the respective plan vendors and will be subject the eligibility requirements listed below.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

If you have questions or need to apply, call Mass Mutual at (800) 743-5274 for the 401(a) Plan and/or TIAA at (800) 842-2252 for the 457(b) Plan.

Employees who have insurance through Anthem (BCBS) can take advantage of telehealth/virtual doctor visits. Telehealth provides 24/7 doctor visits through live video from the comfort of your own computer or cell phone with internet connection. Just enroll online at www.livehealthonline.com or on the free mobile app.

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Employees can take advantage of telehealth/virtual doctor visits. Telehealth provide 24/7 doctor visits through live video from the comfort of your own computer or mobile device with internet connection. To get started register on www.kp.org or on the free mobile app.

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