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Fulton County District 3 Commissioner Dana Barrett invites residents to attend a Virtual Town Hall on “Understanding Your Property Tax Assessment”. The scheduled virtual session will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. is helping students prepare for the 2025–2026 school year with the 11th Annual “It Takes a Village” Back-to-School Supply Giveaway. To ensure students have the tools they need for success, Commissioner Arrington and community partners will host three giveaway events across District 5.

Ready to become part of the Class of 2025? Registration for the Fulton County Citizens University is now underway. Registration, which is now underway for the 10-week course, ends on Friday, July 18, 2025.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold the scheduled First July Meeting at Fulton County Government Center’s Assembly Hall on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the Fulton County Government Center Assembly Hall. The Board will hold their regular July Meeting at 10 a.m., which will include a public hearing on the 2025 millage rate. The Board will also hold a special called meeting at 6 p.m. to hold a second millage rate public hearing.

Shriners Hospitals for Children announced today they will open their first ever Research Institute at Georgia Tech’s Science Square in the City of Atlanta. This new institute will create 470 jobs and over $153M in new investment.

Fulton County’s Fulton Fresh Mobile Market will soon hit the road hit the road delivering fresh fruits, vegetables, and tips on good nutrition. Fulton County Cooperative Extension has announced that the next summer session will kick off in mid-July.

Fulton County District 1 Commissioner Bridget Thorne invites residents to a Virtual Town Hall on Property Tax Assessment. The scheduled virtual session will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 6 p.m.

July 26, 2025, marks the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In observance, the Fulton County Department of Diversity and Civil Rights Compliance (DCRC) is gearing up to recognize the upcoming milestone.

Advance voting dates for the July 15, 2025, Public Service Commissioner Primary Runoff Election have been set. Voters will be able to cast their ballots early starting Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners today announces its intentions to increase the 2025 General Fund property taxes it will levy this year by 12.49 percent over the rollback millage rate.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a 2025 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 12.49 percent.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners does hereby announce that the 2025 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 August 6, 2025 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 Department of Arts & Culture presents, “In Tandem: Familial Narratives in Print,” a dual exhibition featuring the art of contemporary artists Chloe Alexander and Jamaal Barber.

The Department of Arts & Culture presents, “Bonds of Kinship,” a group exhibition featuring the art of contemporary artists curated by Chloe Alexander and Jamaal Barber.

Fulton County’s 2025 Notices of Assessment are now available online at www.fultonassessor.org. Notices have also been mailed to property owners.

The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections will meet to certify results from the June 17, 2025, Primary Public Service Commissioner (PSC) /Special Election on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center.

The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections will hold a special called Pre-Certification Meeting to begin review of documentation needed to certify the June 17, 2025, Special Primary Public Service Commissioner (PSC) /Special Election.

Fulton County District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory is inviting residents to join her for a special Town Hall Meeting. The “Mo Knows Fulton County Animal Services” will be held virtually from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

The Fulton County Continuum of Care Board and Membership will meet in person on Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to receive updates and discuss other business.

Residents are invited to meet with Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. this summer to talk about tax assessments. The Commissioner will host the Annual 2025 Summer District Dialogues throughout July.

View the June 17, 2025, Public Service Commissioner Primary results here.

Fulton County residents now have access to the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The Annual Report, which outlines the quality of water from the river to the tap, can be viewed on our website.

This afternoon Fulton County crews were able to temporarily restore water service to customers after a water main break occurred in the vicinity of Morris Road at Lathene Drive. While affected customers have water service at this time, an additional planned water service outage will be required on Wednesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to finalize repairs. In addition, a boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice.

Fulton County Public Works is currently responding to a water main break that occurred this morning on Monday, June 16, in the vicinity of North Point Parkway and Encore Parkway.