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september 2020
City of South Fulton Approves Property Maintenance Ordinance
City Leaders to hold Feeding the City of South Fulton Initiative
South Fulton Partners with U.S. Census Bureau to Caravan Through Low-Count Neighborhoods
Preliminary Parks Master Plan Findings Reveal Need for Improvement
City Holds Final Events to Encourage Census Participation
AUGUST 2020
City Issues Transportation Impact Report
Economic Development Director Earns UGA Public Manager Certification
Citizens can Register to Vote and Complete the Census at City Food Distribution
South Fulton Resolution Limits Use of Force and Outlines De-escalation Steps
Council Approves Grant Match to Allow Training for City Firefighters
City of South Fulton Leaders Call for Extension of Eviction Moratorium
South Fulton Officials to Distribute Food at Welcome All Park
City Hosts Back to School Events for South Fulton Families
COSF to Host Back To School Drive-Thru Bash
City to Hold Free Testing to Assist Residents Impacted by COVID-19
COSF Announcing a Proposed Property Tax Increase
July 2020
Mayor and Council to Consider Proposed $116 Million FY21 Budget
City Aims for Efficiency with Green Building Sustainability Policy
South Fulton Provides Free COVID-19 Testing in August
City Seeks to Improve Pedestrian Safety with Streetlight Masterplan
South Fulton Officials Continue Feeding the City of South Fulton Initiative
City Heading Back to Class With South Fulton U
Rowell, Reed Graduate from Leadership South Fulton
South Fulton Grows to Distribute 200 Free Grow Box Kits
South Fulton to Hold Feeding the City of South Fulton Initiative
COSF and Radio One Host Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway
South Fulton Plans Hearing on CDBG Funding Request
South Fulton Leaders to Hold Community Food Giveaway Event
South Fulton Council Adopts Mandate Requiring Masks
COSF Partners with Goodr and Gunna to Provide Free Groceries
Quarantined and Cluttered? Clean up with the City of South Fulton
South Fulton Leaders to Hold Free COVID-19 Testing Event
Public Input Sought on Campbellton Crossroads Revitalization
FALCON Delivers Emergency Alerts in Real Time
Police Use Technology to Assist Use of Force, ATV Cases
Edwards Urges Residents to Wear Masks to Slow Virus Spread
June 2020
Feeding the City of South Fulton Completes Second Month
Councilwoman Willis Named Democratic Convention Delegate
City of South Fulton Adopts Juneteenth as Official Holiday
Councilwoman Willis Named Democratic Convention Delegate
City to Hold Weekly Prize Drawings to Drive Census Participation
Feeding the City of South Fulton Initiative In Seventh Week
City to Hold Virtual Rally to Honor Westlake Girls Basketball Team
South Fulton to Celebrate Juneteenth Virtually
South Fulton Plans Virtual Town Hall on 2020 Census
South Fulton Unveils Plan for Safe Reopening
Municipal Court Going Virtual for Reopening
Feeding the City of South Fulton Initiative In Sixth Week
Edwards Accepts Obama’s Challenge on Use of Force Policy
South Fulton Plans Count-to-80: A Virtual Town Hall on Census
City Partners with Hosea Feed the Hungry to Distribute Food
Organizers to hold Feeding the City of South Fulton on a New Day
Residents Help City Surpass Back the Bank Fundraising Goal
MAY 2020
South Fulton to Offer Free Mobile COVID-19 Testing
County Donates Sanitizer Machines to South Fulton Fire Rescue
Organizers Reflect on a Month of Feeding the City of South Fulton
Councilwoman Gumbs to hold A Fireside Chat with District 2
Feeding the City of South Fulton Initiative Reaches a Month
South Fulton Leaders Continue Feeding the City of South Fulton
Mayor William “Bill” Edwards to Hold a Virtual Chat with the Mayor
COSF Approves Beautification of I-285 Exits at Cascade Road
South Fulton Council Approves Sidewalk Study
Fire Rescue Securing Funding for Fire Education, PPE
South Fulton Leaders Continue Feeding the City of South Fulton
Councilwoman Willis to Host Community Food Distribution
City Leaders Continue Feeding the City of South Fulton Initiative
COSF to Hold Virtual Open House for Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
APRIL 2020
South Fulton to Honor Resident’s 100 Birthday With Procession
South Fulton to Hold Virtual Party to Celebrate Third Anniversary
COSF Approves Deferred Compensation for Essential Employees
Mayor Edwards, Councilwoman Willis Join Atlanta Food Bank to Feed South Fulton
City of South Fulton, Fulton County Partner to Open COVID-19 Testing Facility
Councilwoman Willis Partners with Hosea Feed the Hungry to Distribute Food to South Fulton Residents
South Fulton Mayor Urges Residents to Continue Sheltering in Place
South Fulton Full Speed Ahead with New ItsMyTown App
South Fulton Exploring Deferred Compensation for Essential Employees
City of South Fulton Names Sterling Jones New Fire Chief
Half-Million-Dollar Renovation of South Fulton Tennis Courts Set To Begin Tuesday
South Fulton, Fulton County to Hold Food Giveaway for Those Impacted by COVID-19
South Fulton United Fund Supporting Essential Employees, Restaurants
From Masks to Food, South Fulton Community Shows Support for Public Safety
South Fulton Putting New Community App to Use in COVID-19 Communication
South Fulton Issues Full Shelter In Place Order to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
South Fulton Making Construction Permitting Easier With Fully Online Process
MARCH 2020
Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis to Hold Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19
South Fulton Unveils Plans To Renovate Tennis Center
South Fulton Adds Police Cruisers As New Beat Design Puts More Officers On The Street
South Fulton Leaders Encourage Residents to Follow Governor’s Executive Order For COVID-19
Mayor William "Bill" Edwards Declares State of Emergency
South Fulton Approves Coronavirus Response Plan and $125,000 budget
Editorial: 2020 Census Means Representation Funding Dollars
South Fulton Plans Power of Compliance Seminar to Help Residents Avoid Citations
FEBRUARY 2020
South Fulton Turning to Smart Energy with Solar Partnership
South Fulton to Hold Grand Opening for Red Oak Main Street, CollabSouth Office
District 3 Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis to hold Town Hall Meeting
South Fulton Approves Agreement to Transfer Amphitheater
Photo Release:South Fulton Police Department Embraces Community Policing to Fight Crime
South Fulton Targets Cancer with Physicals, Counseling for Firefighters
South Fulton Plans Events for National Entrepreneurship Week
Photo Release: South Fulton, Big Brothers Big Sisters Seek Mentors for 60 children
Photo Release: Local Legislators Hold Movie Screening to Draw Attention to Voter Suppression
South Fulton Launches Mentoring Campaign with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
Willis Receives Harold F. Holtz Award
Media Advisory: Movie Screening to Draw Attention to Voter Suppression
January 2020
South Fulton Police Joins Office of Highway Safety for Operation Thunder
South Fulton Unveils Economic Development Master Plan
City of South Fulton Opens Shelter For Residents Displaced By Condominium Fire
Media Advisory: Operation Rolling Thunder
City of South Fulton Investing $1 million in Life-Saving Gear for Firefighters
Photo Release: Councilwoman Helen Willis Focuses on Community Engagement with Chat and Chew
South Fulton Recognizes Police Officers for Going Beyond the Call of Duty
Photo Release: South Fulton Firefighters Push Toward Commitment to Provide Enhanced Services
Photo Release: Goodwill Opens First Career Center in the City of South Fulton
Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis Sponsors Human Trafficking Awareness Training
Chief Sterling Jones to join City of South Fulton as a Deputy Fire Chief
Georgia Tech Police Beat Design Will Help Cut Response Times
Photo Release: City of South Fulton Acquires Southwest and South Fulton Arts Centers
City of South Fulton to host Transfer Ceremony for Arts Centers
City of South Fulton to hold Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Elected and Re-elected Council Members
City of South Fulton Police Department, GBI Recover Prize-winning Show Dog During Drug Bust
December 2019
COSF to Honor King with Parade, Census Rally
Media Advisory: City of South Fulton to Celebrate Christion Abercrombie Day
City of South Fulton’s First Amnesty Day Helps Citizens Clear Delinquent Matters Before the New Year
City Council Drops Gender-Specific Titles for Public Safety Personnel
City Council Approves Purchase of Forensic Laser Scanner for Use in Criminal Investigations
Media Advisory: City of South Fulton Fire Rescue Plans Toy Drive
Bring Out the Dolls Honors Vanessa VanDyke for Overcoming Bullying
Media Advisory: Bring Out the Dolls Event to Benefit Social Justice Café for Girls
City of South Fulton to Host Holiday Extravaganza
Bring Out the Dolls Event to Benefit Social Justice Cafe for Girls
Media Advisory: City of South Fulton to hold Power of Compliance Seminar
8 Safety Tips For the Holiday Season - City of South Fulton Police Department
November 2019
South Fulton Fire & Rescue Enhancing Emergency Response Through Advanced EMT Training
The City of South Fulton is Seeking Input on Economic Development Master Plan
The City of South Fulton Municipal Court Offers First-Ever Amnesty Program in December
City of South Fulton to hold a Power of Compliance Seminar
Councilwomen Rowell and Willis Graduate from Georgia Academy of Economic Development
P2C Tool Allows Citizens to Report Non-Emergency Incidents More Efficiently
Residents and Business Owners Share their Experiences at the 2019 Mayor’s Community Walk
Council Passes Code Enforcement Ordinance that will Help Demolish Blighted Properties
City of South Fulton Passes False Alarm Ordinance with Fines
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of New Publix Shopping Center
october 2019
City of South Fulton to hold Grand Reopening of Fire Station 1
City of South Fulton to Name Speed Enforcement Ordinance
after 11-Year Old Accident Victim
Mayor Edwards Named Most Powerful and Influential Mayor by WWW
Municipal Election Day for City of South Fulton Fast Approaching
Media Advisory: City of South Fulton Family Fun Fall Festival
September 2019
Statement on City of South Fulton Renaming Taskforce
City of South Fulton, City Chaplain, and The American Red Cross to Hold Citywide Blood Drive
South Fulton Firefighters Support MDA with Annual Fill The Boot Drive
AUGUST 2019
HR259 Johnny Tolbert III House Study Committee Conducts Second Hearing in South Fulton
City of South Fulton Conducts Physical Agility Test for Firefighter Recruits
july 2019
City of South Fulton Councilwomen Accepted Into 2019 Georgia Academy for Economic Development
City of South Fulton Receives Community Development Assistance Study Grant - Press Release
City of South Fulton Welcomes Second Phase of Sandtown Crossing Shopping Center in Fall 2020
City of South Fulton Hosts Zoning Rewrite Workshops
City of South Fulton Names Freddie Broome New Fire Chief
Mayor William Bill Edwards Gives Inaugural State of the City Address
City of South Fulton City Council Approves IGA with Union City for Hunter Road Project
City of South Fulton City Council Hires Firm to Help Drive Economic Future
Join the City of South Fulton for Cleaner, Greener South Fulton Earth Day 2019
City of South Fulton Invites You to the Year At a Glance
City of South Fulton Partners with Zion Hill to Host Clean Up and Health Fair
City of South Fulton City Names Jack Butler Jr. as Interim Fire Chief Final
City of South Fulton District 7 Mayor Pro Tem Mark Baker Sponsors Panel Discussion
City of South Fulton Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs Hosts District 2 Economic Development Bus Tour
City of South Fulton is Proud to Announce Key Additions to the Leadership Team
City of South Fulton to Launch Monthly Webinar Series South Fulton 101
City of South Fulton Hosts Four FY2019 Strategic Planning Sessions Final
City of South Fulton Parks & Recreation Department to Host African Americans Inventor’s Exhibit
City of South Fulton Public Safety Agencies to Provide Services During Super Bowl LIII Week
Two Councilwomen Team Up to Address a Shared Public Safety Concern
COSF City Council Passes Ban the Box Ordinance
City of South Fulton Mayor William “Bill” Edwards Lights Up the Cascade Corridor
Harlem Globetrotters Recognizes City of South Fulton Municipal Court Leaders
Atlanta Track Club Hosts Southside 12K
City of South Fulton Hosts Career Expo Final Press Release
City of South Fulton Implements COSF 311 Final
City of South Fulton Approves Resolution toTemporarily Waive Annexation Application Fees
City of South Fulton Hosts Sanitation Services Information Sessions
City of South Fulton City Manager Odie Donald II Selected as Treasurer of Young Government Leaders
Councilwoman Catherine Foster Rowell Hosts District 1 Economic Development Summit and Bus Tour
City of South Fulton Police Detains Wanted Child Predator
Mayor William Bill Edwards Hosts Public Safety Press Conference Photo Release
Mayor William Bill Edwards Hosts Bishop Road Fire Open House
City of South Fulton Residents Vote for Freeport Exemption
Mayor William Bill Edwards Hosts Public Safety Press Conference
District 2 Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs Hosts Anonymous Gun Buyback Event
Mayor William Bill Edwards Attends STEM Banner Presentation to Evoline C. West Elementary School
Economic Development Growth Continues in the City of South Fulton
City of South Fulton Police Department to Swear In New Officers
City of South Fulton Joins in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
City of South Fulton Leaders Recognized in Who’s Who in Black Atlanta 18th Edition
South Fulton Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Double Homicide and Arrests Burglary Suspects
City of South Fulton Releases New Transparency Tools
Mayor Bill Edwards Invites You to Government & Groceries
City of South Fulton Passes Resolution to Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day
City of South Fulton Names Keith Meadows Police Chief
City of South Fulton 2018 Proposed Millage Rate
Proclamation Presentation to Bobby Brown
City of South Fulton Releases Transparency Tools
City of South Fulton Welcomes Game Changing New Hires
You’re Invited-City of South Fulton Announces Swearing In Ceremony
City of South Fulton Hosts Property Assessment Town Hall
City Manager of City of South Fulton Awarded Young Government Leader 2018