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The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene for its regularly scheduled April Meeting on April 9.

Advance voting in Fulton County for the General Primary/Nonpartisan Election will soon be underway. Voters will be able to cast their ballot early from Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 15.

The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene for a Special Called Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to determine whether a hearing is warranted regarding Candidate Tiffany Henyard’s qualifications for the upcoming May 19, 2026, Commission District 5 Primary Election.

Fulton County District 1 Commissioner Bridget Thorne will hold a Town Hall meeting to provide updates for the residents in North Fulton County. The scheduled Town Hall will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Fulton County is looking for youth interested in serving in leadership roles. The 2026-2027 application process for the Fulton County Youth Commission is now underway.

Monday, April 20, is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming May 19 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election. The Advance Voting period takes place from Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 15.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled First April Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and will receive operational updates from the County Manager on several areas including Elections, DREAM, and Public Works.

Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. is working to connect youth with professional opportunities this summer. The Commissioner will host the 2026 Summer Teen Hiring Fair on Saturday, April 11from 9 a.m. - Noon at Welcome All Park & Multipurpose Facility.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting at Fulton County Government’s FulCo Lab, to meet with the Mayors from each of the 15 cities in the county.

Fulton County Vice Chair Khadijah Abdur-Rahman is asking District 6 residents to join her and LifeLine Animal Project for an afternoon of fun with family and some furry friends.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners recognizes March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, aligning with a national observance that highlights the inclusion, achievements, and contributions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

During their March 18 meeting, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $1 million in funding for five legacy arts organizations. This funding will provide recurring support for operations, programming, and expanded services that benefit residents across Fulton County and strengthen access to arts and cultural experiences.

A postcard should be on its way from the Fulton County Board of Assessors to every homeowner who qualifies for a new homestead exemption on school district taxes.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled Second Regular March Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections will convene for a Special Called Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The Fulton County Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility is being recognized for its outstanding design by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists. The Department of Public Works received news of the national recognition in late February.

The exhibition will be held at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center on Friday March 13 and will remain on view through Saturday, April 25, 2026. The exhibit will feature the work of more than 200 contemporary women artists from the Fulton County area.

Fulton County homeowners have until Wednesday, April 1, to seek a tax break that could save thousands of dollars on this year’s property taxes. That is the deadline to apply for a homestead exemption and have it in effect on the current year’s tax bill.

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

The first community-wide Super Adopt-a-Thon is coming to Alpharetta from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at Union Hill Park.

Fulton County residents in District 5 will have one more opportunity to learn more about the Homestead Exemption process. Hosted by Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr., the last date for the 2026 Spring District Dialogue Town Halls is March 23.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will declare March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM).

Fulton County celebrated a major milestone on Friday, February 27, regarding its $180 million+ Renew the District initiative. Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts was joined by county leaders and elected officials for the ceremonial demolition of the former Knights Inn.

The Fulton County Continuum of Care Board will meet virtually to receive updates and discuss business items.

The general public has been receiving varied notifications as a means of alerting them that they have failed to pay for toll violations, parking tickets, or other citations.

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

Fulton County Government, in partnership with public and private stakeholders, will host a Ceremonial Demolition event at the former Knights Inn Hotel on Friday, February 27.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will declare March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). In recognition for its work, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) will receive a proclamation during the March 4 Board of Commissioners Meeting at the Government Center.

The Fulton County Reparations Task Force will meet on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

The Office of the Fulton County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Mr. Janarious Wheeler on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

In the first year since entering into a Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice to improve conditions at the Fulton County Jail, Fulton County and the Fulton County Sheriff’s office have made significant progress in addressing identified issues.

Fulton County’s Department of Arts & Culture announces the return of FACE the Icons: “A Candid Conversation,” a curated panel discussion designed to equip and inspire young men. The second annual event will take place on Wednesday, February 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center on the campus of Morehouse College.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, a balanced plan that maintains the current tax rate while investing in public safety, infrastructure, health services, libraries, and the arts.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis delivered pointed warnings about the state of American democracy.

Please be aware of a text message scam currently circulating among citizens regarding alleged parking violations related to the State Court of Fulton County.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled Second Regular February Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall, Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10 a.m.

The Fulton County Continuum of Care Board will meet virtually on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to receive updates and discuss business items.

The Board of the Building Authority of Fulton County will convene for a special called meeting. The Board will meet prior to the scheduled Board of Commissioners (BOC) Meeting.

Calling all young artists! The Department of Public Works is inviting all K-12 students in Fulton County to enter the 2026 Recycled Art Contest.

Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., of District 5 once again welcomes acclaimed actor Lamman Rucker as the guest emcee for the 2026 Black History Film Festival (BHFF) Opening Reception.

The Office of the Fulton County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Mr. Nathan Smith on Monday, February 9, 2026.