MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUR CITY AT WORK
JUNE BUDGET OPEN HOUSE RECAP
STAY CONNECTED!
IN THE NEWS: COSF JUSTICE SYSTEM
COSF EVENT RECAP: MAYOR'S COMMUNITY WALK LAUNCH
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MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
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Greetings South Fulton
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I am honored to serve the City of South Fulton under the leadership of the Honorable Mayor William “Bill” Edwards and the seven dynamic members of our City Council. Together, we are pleased to present the June edition of the South Fulton Monthly, the City’s official e-newsletter. South Fulton is one of Georgia’s five largest cities, with a population estimated at more than 100, 000 residents, home to more than 1,300 businesses, covering a diverse geographic area of more than 85 square miles. Leveraging Council’s five key priorities (1. Improve Parks and Recreation 2. Improve Public Safety 3. Economic Development 4. Updating Comprehensive & Land Use Plans 5. Create Branding & Messaging) for the City, our staff is committed to ensuring our residents receive world class customer service, and access to resources that support a safe, inclusive, innovative, and economically vibrant city. Please accept this offering as a monthly look into our progress towards supporting these five priority areas.
#OnwardSouthFulton
Please click
HERE
to view the City Manager's Report.
In Service,
Odie Donald II
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COSF MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
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MAYOR WILLIAM "BILL" EDWARDS
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Mayor William "Bill" Edwards
The opportunity to serve the citizens and businesses of the City of South Fulton continues to be my primary motivation shared by both the City Council and City staff. Together, we are focused on sending a strong and positive message to residents, businesses, and developers.
"We Are On the Rise."
I am excited about the array of City activities around public safety, community outreach, and fiscal responsibility. Promises made, should be promises kept. I thank you all and give you my commitment to uphold our leadership. Together with the City Council, I will continue to move our City forward, and remain excited for what we will accomplish together.
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Councilwoman
Dr. Catherine Rowell
District 1
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Councilwoman
Carmalitha Gumbs
District 2
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Councilwoman
Helen
Willis
District 3
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Councilwoman
Naeema Gilyard
District 4
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Councilwoman
Rosie
Jackson
District 5
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Councilman
Khalid
Kamau
District 6
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Mayor Pro Tem
Mark
Baker
District 7
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Click the map below to access a larger version of the city-wide map!
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MAYOR'S COMMUNITY WALK - COMING TO AN AREA NEAR YOU!
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JULY
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Dates & Times:
July 10, 2018-7:00pm
July 24, 2018-7:00pm
Location:
Fulton County South Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd #219B, College Park, GA 30349
Click
HERE
to view the Calendar
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COMMUNITY ZONING INFORMATION MEETING (CZIM)
Date & Time:
July 12, 2018 6:00-7:30pm
Location:
COSF City Hall
5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW,
City of South Fulton, GA 30336
Click
HERE
to view the Calendar
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
Date & Time:
July 19, 2018 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location:
Fulton County South Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd #219B, College Park, GA 30349
Click
HERE
to view the Calendar
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Dates & Times:
July 17, 2018-6:30pm
Location:
Fulton County South Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd #219B, College Park, GA 30349
Click
HERE
to view the Calendar
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FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Dates & Times:
July 11, 2018-10:00am
Location:
Fulton County Government Center Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia
Click
HERE
to view the Calendar
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OLD NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
Date & Time:
July 14, 2018-12:00pm-5:00pm
Location:
Pinetree Park Baptist Church
2855 Bethsaida Rd, Riverdale, GA 30296
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WAKANDA IN THE PARK
Date:
July 20, 2018 7:00pm-11:00pm
Location:
Welcome All Park
24255 Will Lee Road, College Park, GA 30349
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COSF encourages residents and business owners to have their say in how the City allocates its resources. Your invited to "Budget Open House," an interactive event that involves participants in the City's budget process. Below are the two dates and locations for the Budget Open House. RSVP for the one closest to you!
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Southwest Arts Center (Black Box Room) 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331 Doors Open: 6:00pm
Event Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Welcome All Park Gymnasium
4255 Will Lee Road, College Park, GA 30349
Doors Open at: 6:00pm
Event Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Also, please take a few moments to take our FY19 Budget Survey by clicking
HERE
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We are proud to announce our new "City Hall" sign located right in front of the City Hall building. The new sign serves as a landmark for the City allows visitors to easily locate COSF headquarters while traveling on Fulton Industrial Blvd. Please come visit us an take a picture in front of the new sign while your here! Use #COSFNEWSIGN on social media!
5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW, City of South Fulton, GA 30336
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Detective Henry received the "Good Neighbor" Award for the work he has done for communities affected by two different significant weather events; the overturned bus tragedy last year and this year’s response to the Tornado which hit the Chestnut Ridge Community in March.
Detective Henry, who is also a Pastor, opened the doors of his church, Kingdom of God International, to the families affected and agencies providing assistance, including the Red Cross.
For all emergencies, please call 911
Please click
HERE
for our Police Department Contact List.
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On Tuesday, June 5th, Southern Natural Gas Company, a Kinder Morgan operated company, contributed $10,000 to the City of South Fulton.
The City is proud to partner with Southern Natural Gas Company as we work to further public safety initiatives.
The donation was presented at the City Council Meeting on June 5th.
For all emergencies, please call 911
Please click
HERE
for our Fire Department Contact List.
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Comprehensive Planning Dates
COSF is currently evaluating the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The following timeline will guide the process:
June 5th
Council receives Comprehensive Plan file
June 5th - 15th
Council Reviews File and Note Questions
June 18th – 29th
Individual Meetings with Council Members with continued review of file
July 2nd -20th
Public Involvement Process (Initiated by Council with Staff’s attendance) with furthered review of file
August 3rd
Deadline for Council to send all edits back to Staff
August 6th – 17th
Staff’s review of Council’s comments
August 28th
Work Session to discuss Staff’s review of comments (Suggested Language and Edits will be presented)
Phone: 470-809-7200
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Click above to watch the video!
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The newly COSF transitioned Parks & Recreation Department is happy to announce the use of "Civic Rec," as its new program registration platform.
We encourage all park program participants to register through this program. Click
HERE
to log-in or create an account. Click the link below for a How-To Guide on using Civic Rec.
Phone: 404-612-PARKS (7275)
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The Municipal Court hosted its first 2nd Chance South Fulton - Diversion Program" community meeting on May 24th. The Court is currently working to partner with organizations to offer a variety of diversion services in the South Fulton area, including:
- Existing Diversion Programs and Companies
- Community Service Organizations and Non-Profit organizations with ongoing community service opportunities
- Mental Health Professionals and Treatment
- Education and Tutorial Service
- Substance Abuse Education and Counseling
- Job Skills Training
- Family Counseling
- Recreational and Organized Sports Programs
- & More!
For more information contact the City of South Fulton Municipal Court
Phone: 470-809-7400
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City Manager Odie Donald II presented the City's economic development goals at the Economic Development Summit on June 20th. State Representative William Boddie hosted his quarterly Town Hall on June 20th at the Wolf Creek Library with a focus on Economic Development in the City of South Fulton. Special guest speaker Shannon James, Executive Director of the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, shared with constituents the work of the Alliance and their focus on economic development for all cities within the Aerotropolis CID. Attendees were able to ask questions of their City Council members, Helen Willis and Carmalitha Gumbs, as well as Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington, and Fulton County Schools Board Member Kimberly Dove.
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The June Budget Open House was full of healthy conversations and debate surrounding the City's budget and how to distribute funding across the major priorities.
Take a look at the pictures from this weekend's Open House and don't forget to RSVP for the one closest to you. We only have two more!
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Southwest Arts Center (Black Box Room) 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331 Doors Open: 6:00pm
Event Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Welcome All Park Gymnasium
2400 Union Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Doors Open at: 6:00pm
Event Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
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#MYCOSFBUDGETFY19 - SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
The City of South Fulton is hosting a series of Budget Town Hall Meetings in efforts to involve residents and business owners in the FY19 budget process.
Please join us in our
“
#MYCOSFBUDGET19
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social media campaign by letting us know what is most important to you! Click
HERE
to find the "My Budget Priorities" sheet, print it out, write your most important priority and post it on social media with “
#MYCOSFBUDGET19
”.
Take a look at the picture below of our Fire Chief's budget priority as an example!
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Stay connected with COSF and follow us on social media!
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IN THE NEWS: COSF JUSTICE SYSTEM
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COSF is proud to be the first city in American history where every criminal justice department head is an African American woman. Our Justice System team is led by dynamic professionals who have a passion for justice and the community.
Progressive
components of our justice system include:
"Second Chance South Fulton," a pre-trial diversion program that allows offenders to keep a clean record in exchange for community service, education, and counseling.
The City also provides a Public Defender for any offender that cannot afford a private attorney.
Kudos to our amazing Justice System Team!
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Photographer: Reginald Duncan
Cranium Creation
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COSF EVENT RECAP:
MAYOR'S COMMUNITY WALK LAUNCH
CASCADE CORRIDOR
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On Thursday June 7th, the City launched the Mayor's Community Walk initiative. Mayor's Community Walk is a monthly activity focused on increasing access to City services, improved community relations, and proactively addressing community issues.
The purpose of each walk is to introduce the community to administrative leaders and identify key issues and concerns of the community.
At the end of the walk, participants listened to a roll call that listed issues or needs identified during the event. The City will publish a report that summarizes the problems, their status and what departments are responsible for resolution. The report will then be sent to each department or agency for follow up.
Many thanks to our walkers and participants!
Click
HERE
to view the initial report.
Click
HERE
to view the Mayor's Community Walk Calendar
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Watch the Mayor's Walk Launch video below!
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