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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.”

This September, Fulton County recognizes National Recovery Month to build deeper community understanding around mental health and substance use disorders.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled First September Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the Fulton County Government Center Atrium.

Fulton County Vice Chair Khadijah Abdur-Rahman is inviting community members to join her for the 3rd Annual Mighty 6 'Cleared for Takeoff" Domestic Violence Awareness 5K. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Fulton County Executive Airport at 3977 Aviation Cir NW, Atlanta, GA 30336.

Georgia counties are charged with responsibility for health and human services, and Fulton County takes that responsibility seriously. In 2026, Fulton County will invest more than $100 million in health & human service programs.

The Fulton Fresh Mobile Market is once again gearing up to travel across the county this autumn to provide fresh, nutritious produce to local residents.

Fulton County arts and technology interns are bringing sustainability, technology and public art together through Fulton Brighter Futures, an interactive exhibition that transforms the County’s solar energy data into an engaging public experience.

The Fulton County Tax Commissioner will mail all 2026 property tax bills on Saturday, August 15. Tax bills can also be viewed online at www.fultoncountytaxes.org.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled Second August Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

District 5 Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., has been selected by National Association of Counties (NACo) serve on a federal committee that focuses on legislation, and programs affecting local criminal justice and emergency systems.

Fulton County Vice Chair Khadijah Abdur-Rahman is being recognized for her appointment to many National Association of Counties (NACo) Committees, where she will continue her work with other elected officials around the country.

Fulton County Public Works is inviting North Fulton residents to a drop-in event to learn more about the proposed Preston Ridge Booster Pump Site.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved a resolution opposing tax abatements or other financial incentives from any development authority within Fulton County for data center projects, and urging the Development Authority of Fulton County (DAFC) to decline consideration of such incentives.

The Superior Court of Fulton County granted a petition from Fulton County on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, authorizing issuance of temporary of real and personal ad valorem property tax bills by the Fulton County Tax Commissioner and collection of those estimated amounts by the Tax Commissioner and all relevant taxing jurisdictions.

Fulton County Commissioner Bridget Thorne of District 1 has once again been selected by National Association of Counties (NACo) President George Dunlap to serve on three important committees that will assist in shaping national policies.

The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene for its regularly scheduled August meeting. The Board will receive several updates regarding Elections operations.

Fulton County's Continuum of Care (CoC) has released the 2026 Point-in-Time Count (PITC) Report, providing an annual snapshot of homelessness across Fulton County, excluding the City of Atlanta.

With the November 3, 2026, Midterm Election less than 3 months away, Fulton County is preparing to recognize Tuesday, August 11 as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. During this national observance, the Department of Registration and Elections is continuing its efforts in educating the public on the importance of working with eligible residents to assist with in-person voting.

On Monday, August 3, members of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and leaders from cities in North and South Fulton signed a new Intergovernmental Agreement to allow for renewal of the Fulton County Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST).

Your Health is the real MVP. That’s the message from Fulton County District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis, as he invites men across North Fulton to join him for the Men’s Health Tailgate on Thursday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled First August Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the Fulton County Government Center.

Fulton County will invest $3 million in contracts with arts nonprofits this year, reaffirming the County's commitment to supporting nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that enrich communities, expand access to the arts, and enhance quality of life throughout Fulton County.

The Fulton County Continuum of Care (CoC) Membership will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. During the meeting, members will receive program updates and discuss business items.

Fulton County has been named a 2026 Digital Counties Survey winner by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo), placing ninth nationwide among counties with a population of 1 million or more.

The Fulton County Board of Assessors meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, July 23, has been rescheduled to Friday, July 24, 2026. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be held at the Fulton County Board of Assessors, located at 235 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Board's decision rests on both legal and fiscal grounds, following more than $413 million in Fulton County investment in Atlanta-area redevelopment.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled First July Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the Fulton County Government Center Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Fulton County is investing in the future of international aviation with a new U.S. Customs Facility that will improve security, expand global access, and strengthen economic opportunities.

The Fulton County Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance is proud to host the ADA36 Rally in recognition of the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employees, residents, community partners, and advocates are invited to join the celebration on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Atrium of the Fulton County Government Center in downtown Atlanta.

Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) Environmental Health mosquito control staff recovered positive mosquito samples for West Nile virus from a trap at a location within the county. The positive test result was reported in the Grant Park area of Northwest Atlanta and indicates the presence of infected mosquitoes in the area.