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The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled First November Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

For the 12th consecutive year, Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., is reaching out to the community seeking donations. Items including gently used clothing and toiletries are needed for the holiday season.

During its Regular November Meeting, the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections will also begin the pre-certification process, which includes the review of documentation and election results needed to certify the November 3, 2026, General/Special Election.

The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections is preparing for the last day of advance voting. The early voting period for the November 3, 2026, General/Special Elections ends at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 30.

Fulton Crews Complete Repairs & Restore Service After Water Main Break on Webb Bridge Road

Fulton County honored seven organizations and individuals for their contributions to a better environment during the 2026 Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment (FCCCE) awards ceremony on October 21, 2026.

The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special General/Special Election Day meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center, located at 5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road in Union City.

The Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture presents We Come From Gold & Diamonds, a solo exhibition featuring contemporary artist Kevin “WAK” Williams at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center, located at 3900 Aviation Circle NW, Atlanta, GA 30336.

The Fulton County Department of Community Development, in collaboration with the Fulton County and Atlanta Youth Action Boards, will host the inaugural Youth Homelessness System Innovation Conference (YHSI-CON) on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Loudermilk Conference Center.

Voters in 14 North & South Fulton cities will notice a ballot question for the renewal of a Transportation Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) renewal on their ballots for the 2026 General Election.

The Fulton County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board will meet virtually from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. to receive updates and discuss important business items. Participants must register in advance to attend.

District 3 Commissioner Dana Barrett is partnering with Fulton County Animal Services and LifeLine Animal Project to help shelter dogs find loving, forever homes this fall.

Fulton County District 1 Commissioner Bridget Thorne will host an in-person Town Hall Meeting to discuss Animal Services and programs impacting Veterans.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled Second October Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Due to the anticipated impacts of Hurricane Isaias and to protect the safety of the community and employees, all public-facing Fulton County services will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Special called meetings of the Fulton County Budget Commission will be conducted on the dates and location provided above for the purpose of holding budget hearings for Fulton County’s 2027 General Fund Budget.

Fulton County Vice Chair Khadijah Abdur-Rahman has announced the cancellation of the upcoming Mighty 6 'Cleared for Takeoff" Domestic Violence Awareness 5K, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Fulton County’s property tax rate will remain unchanged for the fifth consecutive year. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted at its October 7 meeting to keep the General Fund property tax rate steady at 8.87 mills.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled First October Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10 a.m.

It has been a busy few months for Fulton County’s Fresh Mobile Market. Since January 2026, the team has distributed more than 15,000 bags of fresh produce. Now, the mobile market is preparing to hit the streets again to provide residents with even more fresh, nutritious produce.

National Voter Education Week is October 5 – 9, 2026. To celebrate, the Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections is hosting a weeklong initiative to promote voter registration and education.

Residents in Fulton County will have 18 days to cast their ballots early for the General/Special Election. Voters may participate in advance voting from Tuesday, October 13 through Friday, October 30

The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene for its regularly scheduled October meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Fulton County is pleased to announce its official annual participation in National Customer Service Week, taking place from October 5–9, 2026.

As discussions regarding the Atlanta City Detention Center move forward through continued collaboration and positive dialogue, the City of Atlanta and Fulton County remain focused on putting people first; including employees, individuals in custody and the residents who depend on these critical services.

Fulton County District 1 Commissioner Bridget Thorne will host a Town Hall Meeting to answer residents’ questions about the county’s proposed Millage Rate.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners today announces its intentions to increase the 2026 General Fund property taxes it will levy this year by 0.54 percent over the rollback millage rate.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a 2026 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 0.54 percent.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners does hereby announce that the 2026 General Fund millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Fulton County Assembly Hall, located at 141 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 on October 7, 2026 at 10 a.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.

The Super Adopt-A-Thon is returning to Union Hill Park in Alpharetta for its second event of the year! Join us on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1590 Little Pine Trail to meet more than 125 dogs looking for their forever homes.

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an active phone scam targeting the families and emergency contacts of individuals who have recently been booked into the Fulton County Jail. Scammers are calling contacts listed at intake posing as bail bondsmen or jail officials and demanding immediate payment to secure a loved one's release.

The September 27 event celebrates the intersection of fashion, art, culture and influence in one unforgettable evening.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is continuing to its demonstration to fiscal responsibility for Fulton County taxpayer. During it September 16 meeting, Board Members proposed keeping the General Fund property tax rate steady at 8.87 mills for the fifth consecutive year.

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office will host and support a series of community events this fall focused on raising awareness of domestic violence, connecting survivors and families with resources, and promoting healing and access to justice.

Fulton County has announced two suicide prevention training sessions for September 2026 in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month.

The Fulton County Department of Community Development, in partnership with 21st Century Leaders, Georgia’s premier youth leadership nonprofit organization, is once again engaging, empowering, and inspiring high school students from across Fulton County to become the next generation of leaders.

Fulton County is once again preparing to hit the court! In recognition of National Recovery Month, the Fulton County Accountability Courts and the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) are hosting the "Rebound for Recovery" 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Election season kicks off in Fulton County in less than 60 days. To prepare voters, the Department of Registration and Elections is preparing for 2 major celebrations.

The Department of Arts & Culture presents, “A Dope Piece of Fruit, Closed Mouths Get Fed Strange Fruit,” a solo exhibition featuring the work of contemporary artist Brian Hebert from Friday, September 11 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center, 3900 Aviation Circle, NW Atlanta, GA 30336 and Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30303.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled Second September Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the Fulton County Government Center Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30303.

The Office of the Fulton County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Astro Thornton on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is encouraging residents to prepare for emergencies and disasters before they occur.

The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene for its regularly scheduled September meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.

The Fulton County Continuum of Care Board will meet virtually on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. to receive updates and discuss business items. Citizens who wish to participate in the CoC Board Meeting must register in advance.

Love is back on the calendar. Fulton County’s Probate Court is officially relaunching its popular “Forever Fridays” wedding ceremonies beginning Friday, September 4, 2026, giving couples a fun, memorable and completely free way to say, “I do.”