The Fulton County Police Department, in partnership with Fulton County agencies and local neighborhoods are joining forces with thousands of communities across the nation for the 28^th “Annual National Night Out” (NNO) a crime and drug prevention event.  Fulton County residents are invited to join the Fulton County Police Department at their “National Night Out” event Tuesday, August 2, 2011, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., at 5495 Old National Highway, College Park, GA 30349.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime awareness and support for crime and drug prevention efforts sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are working together and fighting back against crime.  Additionally, it strengthens neighborhoods and police and community partnerships.

Most Fulton County residential property owners will see a decrease in the Fulton County portion of their 2011 property taxes, compared to 2010.

Fulton County District 3 Commissioner Liz Hausmann breaks new ground by becoming the first North Fulton District Commissioner to launch a monthly television show on Fulton Government Television (FGTV).

Construction of FultonCounty’s new Adamsville Regional Health Center is scheduled to start late July 2011. 

Patrice A Harris, MD, Director of Fulton County Health Services has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association (AMA). 

Fulton County sent out corrected property assessment notices to approximately 240,000 property owners. June 21, 2011 is the appeal deadline for Fulton County property owners who did not receive a corrected property assessment notice.

Free HIV Testing and Counseling Available June 27^th

The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness will recognize National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on Monday, June 27, 2011 by offering free testing from 8:30am to 7:00pm at The Mall West End located at 850 Oak Street in Atlanta.  The NHTD is an annual campaign to encourage at-risk individuals to receive voluntary HIV counseling and testing.

On June 15, 2011, Fulton County Government issued $120 million of tax anticipation notes.  Bank of America was the winning bidder with a net interest cost of 0.181326%. 

The interest rate was the lowest the County has ever received, and was the lowest rate received by any city or county in Georgia history. The County will save approximately $1.27 million in interest payments compared to the 2011 budgeted amount.