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Candidates Clash at South Fulton County Commissioner's DebateSouth Fulton’s Councilman khalid partners with WSB-TV 2's Tyisha Fernandes & the New Georgia Project to host a debate for candidates running to replace legendary South Fulton District 6 Commissioner Emma Darnell.
City Council Makes Final Decisions on $100 Million Budget for 2020
Nearly half of City of South Fulton's Proposed 2020 Budget is spent on Public Safety.
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Councilman khalid Endorses Bernie Sanders in 2020 Presidential Race
Russia’s Manchurian candidate, Donald Trump, high-jacked an entire political party by exploiting America’s repressed racial animus. The Mueller Report makes clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin — a former KGB agent as skilled at destabilizing governments as any in our CIA — is actively manipulating our President to inflame racial tensions and further polarize our antiquated, two-party government. Racism is now a national security issue.
In June, Vermont’s Public Access Channel CCTV released the entire archives of 1980s TV show: “Bernie Speaks.” The City of Burlington cable access show was created in 1986 by then-Mayor Bernie Sanders to circumvent commercial media and promote his political agenda directly to constituents. I went online and began binge-watching episodes. I was looking for reasons to believe in Bernie again. I found them.
I also found myself.
In June, Vermont’s Public Access Channel CCTV released the entire archives of 1980s TV show: “Bernie Speaks.” The City of Burlington cable access show was created in 1986 by then-Mayor Bernie Sanders to circumvent commercial media and promote his political agenda directly to constituents. I went online and began binge-watching episodes. I was looking for reasons to believe in Bernie again. I found them.
I also found myself.
Big Brother is Watching: Increased Video Surveillances Coming to South Fulton
Pro-Police residents praise the arrival of license plate readers and video doorbells monitored by police, but civil rights activists worry about constant government surveillance.
CITY CALENDAR
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SOUTH FULTON'S 2019 BUDGET
A primary responsibility of every level of government — from Congress to your local City Council — is passing a Budget. The City Budget determines how tax dollars collected by the city are spent. The Calendar by which governments (and businesses) spend money is known as the Budget Year or Fiscal Year (FY).
The City of South Fulton's Fiscal Year begins each October 1 (just like a school calendar, where the 2020 School Year begins in Fall 2019).
The Federal Government's Fiscal Year also beings October 1.
The Fiscal Year for Fulton County begins January 1.
The Fiscal Year for Fulton County Schools begins July 1.
The Fiscal Year for the State of Georgia begins July 1.
The City of South Fulton's Fiscal Year begins each October 1 (just like a school calendar, where the 2020 School Year begins in Fall 2019).
The Federal Government's Fiscal Year also beings October 1.
The Fiscal Year for Fulton County begins January 1.
The Fiscal Year for Fulton County Schools begins July 1.
The Fiscal Year for the State of Georgia begins July 1.
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After holding several Public Hearings to get citizen feedback on the 2019 Budget, South Fulton's City Council will make final decisions on the budget at a Special Council Meeting this Tuesday.
Our 2019 Budget is nearly $100 Million. This 30 percent increase comes from increased property values and the T-SPLOST Transportation Sales Tax funds. Read more about the T-SPLOST in the South Fulton 101 seciton (in the green coloumn below). View the entire Proposed FY2019 budget at the link below.
Our 2019 Budget is nearly $100 Million. This 30 percent increase comes from increased property values and the T-SPLOST Transportation Sales Tax funds. Read more about the T-SPLOST in the South Fulton 101 seciton (in the green coloumn below). View the entire Proposed FY2019 budget at the link below.
Note: Administration includes Mayor, Council, HR, IT, Facilities, Financial, Legal, Clerk salaries & expenses. Public Works includes streets, right-of-way and stormwater maintenance. Economic Development includes Planning Department salaries & services, and money collected from Hotel/Motel taxes.
Fourteen percent of the City Budget goes to service our Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) debt. This is the money the City borrowed during startup while waiting to receive property tax revenues from the state. This percentage our budget used for debt service is decreasing each year, and South Fulton is moving faster than previous new cities in balancing its budget..
Note: Administration includes Mayor, Council, HR, IT, Facilities, Financial, Legal, Clerk salaries & expenses. Public Works includes streets, right-of-way and stormwater maintenance. Economic Development includes Planning Department salaries & services, and money collected from Hotel/Motel taxes.
Fourteen percent of the City Budget goes to service our Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) debt. This is the money the City borrowed during startup while waiting to receive property tax revenues from the state. This percentage our budget used for debt service is decreasing each year, and South Fulton is moving faster than previous new cities in balancing its budget..
GOOD NEWS from SOUTH FULTON
FREE Confidential HIV Testing
Now at Creel Park
Councilman khalid is on a mission to transform South Fulton's recreation centers into holistic, Community Health Centers. He kicked off this initiative — and National HIV Awareness Month — by bringing FREE, Confidential HIV Testing to Creel Park. Watch hiim take a live HIV test in the video below.
City of College Park Revitalizes Its End of Old National
College Park Target & I-285 Redevelopment
July 14, 2018 — The City of College Park announces a Tax Allocation District (TAD) to redevelop Old National’s first mile – the entrance from I-85/285 to South Fulton. Redevelopment plans include the long-abandoned, old Target building and the Old National Discount Mall.
Click above to view the entire PowerPoint. Learn more about South Fulton's Old National Economic Development plans at the link below.
Click above to view the entire PowerPoint. Learn more about South Fulton's Old National Economic Development plans at the link below.
Old National Kroger NOT Closing
In November, rumors began circulating that South Fulton's Old National Kroger was scheduled to close on January 15.
Kroger's Atlanta Corporate Affairs/Public Relations Manager Felix Turner said in statement on November 21: "There are no plans to close the Old National store at this time."
Councilman khalid is arranging a meeting with in-store and regional managers of Kroger, similar to his Creel Park meeting, to discuss ways to "deepen Kroger & Old National's commitment to one another."
Kroger's Atlanta Corporate Affairs/Public Relations Manager Felix Turner said in statement on November 21: "There are no plans to close the Old National store at this time."
Councilman khalid is arranging a meeting with in-store and regional managers of Kroger, similar to his Creel Park meeting, to discuss ways to "deepen Kroger & Old National's commitment to one another."
#ShopSouthFulton
College Park Tire & Auto
(Cooper Tires)
6169 Old National Hwy, 30349
Open Monday-Saturday • 7-6 (Closed Sun)
www.CollegeParkTire.com
Facebook: CollegeParkTireandAuto
Instagram: CollegeParkTire
Tires • Rims • Oil Changes • Tune-Ups • Breaks • Transmission • Engine Replacement • Auto Detailing
www.CollegeParkTire.com
Facebook: CollegeParkTireandAuto
Instagram: CollegeParkTire
Tires • Rims • Oil Changes • Tune-Ups • Breaks • Transmission • Engine Replacement • Auto Detailing
Headed by the father & son team of Thaddeus and "Lance" White, College Park Tire & Auto celebrates 25 years of service on Old National.
White purchased the business in 1992 from another African American owner, Skip Simon. Before opening his own auto shop, White Sr. worked as a Regional Manager for Goodyear. Though known for their "Cooper Tires" sign on Old National, the store actually sells all brands of tires, including Goodyear, Michelin & Pirelli, and offers a full suite of auto services, including auto-detailing starting for as little as $35.
College Park Tire & Auto sets themselves apart from other area shops by providing "World Class Customer Service" — a phrase heard repeatedly here. All work comes with a minimum 1 year or 12,000 mile-warranty.
But what really sets this South Fulton business apart is its support of our community. From sponsoring various sports teams at Old National Park to career days at Love T. Nolan Elementary, Thaddeus White & College Park Tire can be found investing in young people all over Old National.
Please visit this local business for your future auto needs, and share pictures of your experience with the hashtags #SouthFulton & #OurDollarsMatter.
White purchased the business in 1992 from another African American owner, Skip Simon. Before opening his own auto shop, White Sr. worked as a Regional Manager for Goodyear. Though known for their "Cooper Tires" sign on Old National, the store actually sells all brands of tires, including Goodyear, Michelin & Pirelli, and offers a full suite of auto services, including auto-detailing starting for as little as $35.
College Park Tire & Auto sets themselves apart from other area shops by providing "World Class Customer Service" — a phrase heard repeatedly here. All work comes with a minimum 1 year or 12,000 mile-warranty.
But what really sets this South Fulton business apart is its support of our community. From sponsoring various sports teams at Old National Park to career days at Love T. Nolan Elementary, Thaddeus White & College Park Tire can be found investing in young people all over Old National.
Please visit this local business for your future auto needs, and share pictures of your experience with the hashtags #SouthFulton & #OurDollarsMatter.
Join the #SouthFulton2030 Research Team
Councilman khalid is hiring several student interns to assist in legislative research. Get hands on experience in local government from constituent services to public policy. Learn how state, county & municipal governments are structured and interact with each other. Research, analyze & write municipal ordinances, resolutions and policy papers. Flexible hours allow students the ability to earn school credits and enhance their resumes.
City of South Fulton is Hiring
Georgia's 5th Largest City from the day of its inception, Atlanta's new Twin City, South Fulton, is always hiring. Click the links below to view current job postings & sign up for new job alerts at the links below.