Fulton County
Recent News About Fulton County
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Fulton County saw 2.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 8.3% of income in Fulton County, a 2.1% rise from 6.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Fulton County ranks second in Georgia for government transfer dependency at 8.3% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 8.3% of income in Fulton County—ranking it second least dependent among Georgia counties.
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Fulton County Awards Additional $3 Million to the Department of Arts & Culture
During its meeting on January 18, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners awarded an additional $1.7 million, to equal a total of $3 million to the Department of Arts & Culture
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FULTON COUNTY: Board of Commissioners to Consider 2022 Redistricting
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will consider 2022 redistricting at their January 19 recess meeting. Redistricting is required to ensure equitable distribution throughout the six geographic districts, based on population growth reflected during the 2020 Census.
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6 Fulton County deputies plead not guilty in 2018 death of inmate
Six Fulton County jailers pleaded not guilty to felony murder charges this month in the 2018 death of inmate Antonio May, FOX 5 reported.
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FULTON COUNTY: The Fulton County Board of Commission Passes Resolution Supporting Small Farm and Urban Agriculture
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has adopted a plan designed to promote and educate residents about local food options such as small farming and community garden programs. Last month, the BOC passed a resolution that reinforces the goals established in the county’s 2019 Sustainability and Resilience Plan.
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FULTON COUNTY: Fulton County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Recognizes September as National Recovery Month
To commemorate September as National Recovery Month, the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is hosting the “RECOVERED, CONNECTED, & THRIVING THRU COMMUNITY – Recovery Fair” on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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FULTON COUNTY: Commissioner Marvin Arrington Appointed to NACo Leadership Posts
Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. was appointed to leadership positions during the annual meeting of the National Association of Counties (NACo).
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FULTON COUNTY: Interested in becoming a member of the Fulton County Boards of Equalization?
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FULTON COUNTY: Back To School Youth Drawing Contest!
Fulton County youth (K-6) are invited to create and submit one (1) original drawing that has a non-violent positive message that helps to change negative attitudes about law enforcement.
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FULTON COUNTY: Fulton County Board of Commissioners Approves 75 Million for Justice System for Backlog Reduction Investment
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved the investment of $75 million to significantly reduce the backlog in cases within the Fulton County Justice system caused by COVID-19.
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FULTON COUNTY: Fulton County Awarded $3.9 Million Federal Grant to Improve Health Literacy
The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) was awarded a $3.9 million federal grant from the Office of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services to improve health literacy outcomes for minority populations.
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FULTON COUNTY: North Point Vaccination Center Administers 100,000th Vaccine
On Friday July 16, 2021, the Fulton County vaccination facility located at 4700 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta administered its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose to Fulton County resident April Williams. The North Point location is one of several sites around the county open to those needing to be vaccinated.
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FULTON COUNTY: Fulton County Residents invited to August 18 Public Hearing on Reduced 2021 Millage Rate
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 18 at 10 a.m. to consider its 2021 millage rate.
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FULTON COUNTY: Happening in Fulton: Tax Commissioner's Swearing in Ceremony
Happening in Fulton: Tax Commissioner's Swearing in Ceremony
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FULTON COUNTY: Dog Adoption Fees Reduced At Fulton County Animal Shelter
Due to high shelter intake at Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine is offering $20 adoptions until June 13 for all dogs over 20 pounds.
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GOP Chair Schafer: Fulton County election officials continued ‘counting ballots in secret’ on election night
In a series of Tweets, Georgia GOP Chair David Schafer accused Fulton County election officials of improper behavior.