ISSUE 76 - September 21, 2021
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULE
GENERAL ELECTION DAY - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

IMPORTANT DATES

FIRST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT:
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021

LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021

LAST DAY TO RETURN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Completed absentee ballot drop boxes are located INSIDE EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, which are open October 12 to October 29, 9:00AM - 6:00PM (including weekends).
EARLY VOTING
STARTS OCTOBER 12
ENDS OCTOBER 29
FIND MY POLLING SITE
On Election Day, Fulton County residents must vote at their assigned polling locations.
NEW CHANGES FOR
SENATE BILL 202
Senate Bill 202 was adopted by the Georgia General Assembly in 2021 and brings about a number of changes for voters. Read about them here.
FAREWELL TO
JUDGE TERESA MANN & ATTORNEY VIVECA POWELL
WE WILL MISS YOU!

We give heartfelt Congratulations and Best Wishes, on to the next chapters to Judge Teresa Mann and Attorney Viveca Powell! It was an honor to work with someone who was committed to the success of the City of South Fulton and their coworkers. You deserve nothing but the best! We will remember you with warm thoughts and memories. Well wishes to you in your future endeavors!
Sharing all the good wishes are (front row): Mayor William "Bill" Edwards, Chief Judge Michael Sheridan, Attorney Viveca Powell, Judge Teresa Mann, Court Clerk Tiffany Kinslow, and Court Clerk Shenika Wright; (back row): Solicitor Tosif Chouhan, Court Clerk Alicia Benson, and Case Manager Kerry Stephens.
LIFT ZONE FINISH STRONG LEARNING POD
COMES TO SOUTH FULTON

Mayor William "Bill "Edwards gave remarks of appreciation and praise at Siloam Church International for a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the first Lift Zone Finish Strong Learning Pod in the City of South Fulton (and Comcast's Big South Region)!

Comcast continues its digital journey into the City of South Fulton with the Lift Zone, where it has currently donated 30 laptops to students.

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues, many students are unable to continue learning at home due to limited resources or lack of access. Siloam Church International and The Crossfire Movement have joined together to launch the Finish Strong Learning Pod. Siloam Church International will open its Youth Center doors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 5:30 pm to provide internet access to students who cannot connect to distance learning at home or want another place to study. The Learning Pod will be available for students in grades 3rd through 8th. Interested parents may register via the Parent Interest Form. You can also call 404.762.9175 or email [email protected].

Siloam Church International also seeks to acquire donated technology to serve additional student demand in the Lift Zone! Please contact Siloam Church International if you would like to help.
Standing above (l to r): State Representative Derrick Jackson (D64), Fulton County School Board Vice President Kimberly Dove (D6), Andy Macke, Vice President of External Affairs at Comcast Corporation's Big South Region, Mayor Pro Tem Helen Z. Willis (D3), Dr. Sylvia Carter, Co-Pastor, and Dr. Jonathan Carter, Senior Pastor, Siloam Church International, and State Senator Sonya Halpern, GA SD39.

Cutting the ribbon and joining the group celebration stands Lisa Walker-Holloway, Senior Manager, External Affairs at Comcast.
Applauding the benefits of the Learning Pod with Mayor William "Bill" Edwards is Donald Pollard, Strategic Solutions Account Executive at Comcast Business.
CONGRATULATIONS!

Mayor William "Bill" Edwards, along with Major G.T. Johnson swear in
our newest group of the City of South Fulton's finest:
Officer Christopher Cody, Officer Erica Lopez, and Officer Michael Elliot!

Congratulations and welcome home!
SOUTH FULTON TENNIS CENTER HOSTS THE 20TH
2021 HBCU TENNIS TOURNAMENT

You are always a winner in the City of South Fulton! Hosting the 20th Annual HBCU National Tennis Tournament at the South Fulton Tennis Center, where more than 15 colleges compete in women's, men's, singles, and doubles matches. Mayor William "Bill" Edwards visits with and talks to players, coaches, South Fulton Tennis Center staff, tennis officials, and corporate sponsors.

Pictured at the Tournament were (clockwise): From the South Fulton Tennis Center Kathryn Early and Coca-Cola Systems Engineer Will Rumph, HBCU Tournament Director Earl Wade, James Simmons, Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) officials, and coaches from Tuskegee and Bethune Cookman Universities. The Mayor also met with players representing various HBCU's, United States Tennis Association (USTA), and Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), including representatives from other participating institutions.
SOMETHING IS GROWING AT CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Creekside High School is growing! CHS Agriculture Community Garden celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Mayor Wiliam "Bill" Edwards delivers words of praise and admiration. Congratulating the students and touring the community garden were staff, parents, and Fulton County School Board officials.

Standing from (l to r): CHS Agricultural students, Fulton County School Board Member (D4) Franchesca Warren, Fulton County School Board Vice President (D6) Kimberly Dove, Creekside High School Principal Frankie Pollack, CTAE Department Chair & Creekside Agricultural Education Teacher Traves Hyman, Mayor William "Bill" Edwards, Fulton County Schools Zone Superintendent Dr. Tamara Candis, Horticulture Teacher Ms. Owens, Animal Science Teacher Mr. Ferguson, and Fulton County Schools CTAE Director Mr. Dustin Davis. Special thanks to all the officials, parents, and local contributors who made this day special!
THE YOUNGEST FARMER IN GEORGIA
Mayor William "Bill" Edwards with Kendall Rae Johnson.
Come and join us to honor Kendall on this special day!
FOOD GIVEAWAYS
HEALTH FAIRS
MAYOR'S SPOTLIGHT

BE the ONE in 2021!

The ONE of many -
the one who changes, connects, brings it, rises up, helps,
learns, models, and
continuously reaches for the stars!

Would you like to nominate someone or tell us about them?

MASK MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

"Wear your masks a little bit longer.
Please get vaccinated if you have not done so already.
You’ll ensure your own safety and the well-being of others."

Masked Mayor (William "Bill" Edwards)
COVID UPDATES
GET VAXED - LOCATE VACCINATION SITES!

Text your ZIP code to 43882 OR Call 1-800-232-0233
WHEN YOU ARE
FULLY VACCINATED

Safer Activities for
You and Your Family

  • If you are fully vaccinated, you can participate in many of the activities that you did before the pandemic.
  • To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
  • Wearing a mask is most important if you have a weakened immune system or if, because of your age or an underlying medical condition, you are at increased risk for severe disease, or if someone in your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is unvaccinated. If this applies to you or your household, you might choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission in your area.
  • You should continue to wear a mask where required by-laws, rules, regulations, or local guidance.
  • If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, find a vaccine.
Visit the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website here
Get Daily Updated Status Report of
COVID-19 Cases

You can get updated Georgia Department of Public Health reports. Read daily reports here
Visit the
Fulton County
Board of Health
website here
BEAUTIFICATION DAYS
Corey E. Adams, Sr., MPA
City Clerk
City of South Fulton

 City of South Fulton
Virtual Council Meetings

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Work Session
4:00 PM

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Zoning Public Hearings
6:00 PM

Public Hearings
Regarding the FY2022 Budget
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021
6:00 PM

Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Regular Meeting
4:00 PM
The Public Comment Form for the
Public Hearings will be available
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 8:00 AM through
2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
The purpose of the Streetlight Masterplan is to clearly identify options based on available technology and national/industry standards that integrate policies and programs within the context of the community’s goals and objectives.
This plan will help guide future streetlight infrastructure improvement and operation programs as the City of South Fulton continues to upgrade the system under major construction contracts, private development improvements, and spot location improvements.
CITY OF SOUTH FULTON
RESIDENT GUIDE

Our community spirit embraces the importance of family, as well as, neighbors helping neighbors. People are willing to roll up their sleeves and lend a helping hand, where needed. It is that volunteer spirit that helps make the community a wonderful place to live, work and play. Are you new to the City of South Fulton? Do you have questions? We have answers. Please view the New Resident Guide for all your questions on the City of South Fulton services.

Read the entire guide here.
CHILDREN OF ORIGIN

Deep across the cosmos, the three great African ancestral gods, Olorun, Shango, and Yemoja are awakened by the cries of the Children born of African, Children from the Land Of Origin.

Out of concern and frustration, the gods send Harriet Tubman to modern times to find and assist two young activists in modern-day Atlanta.

Harriet arrives on the streets of modern-day Atlanta amid a standoff with police and an unarmed suspect on the ground...
EMPLOYMENT NOTICES







The City of South Fulton, Georgia is committed to creating a positive and inspiring place to work in service to our citizens. We invite interested applicants to apply for an opportunity that will motivate them to bring their unique experience, creativity and enthusiasm to their job. Explore our career openings to learn more about the exciting job that awaits you in the emerging City of South Fulton, Georgia.
FALCON is a telephone communication service that allows the County to quickly notify citizens about emergency situations.

Fulton County will use the FALCON system to notify citizens about emergencies such as:

Severe Weather - severe weather warning notifications will be issued within seconds after being issued by the National Weather Service. Weather notifications are issued for the immediate threats of:

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
  • Flash Flood Warnings
  • Tornado Warnings
Other emergency incidents where rapid and accurate notification is essential include:

  • Evacuation Notice and Route
  • Gas Leaks
  • Amber Alerts
  • Drinking Water Contamination
  • Utility Outage
  • Fires
  • Bomb Threat
  • Hostage Situation
  • Chemical Spill or Gas Leak
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City of South Fulton Residents
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