Jewel Johnson & Dr. Sonia Rolle
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CITY CALENDARREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
2ND & 4TH TUESDAYS at 4PM 
South Fulton's 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule (click to enlarge)
Work Sessions usually occur the 2nd Tuesday of each month (see 2021 schedule above). Work Sessions will not run longer than two hours, from 4PM to 6PM. City Council does not vote in Work Sessions, but uses them to discuss complex issues in deep detail.
Zoning Hearings now follow City Council's 2nd Tuesday Work Sessions (they were previously held before 4th Tuesday's Regular Meetings). They usually begin at 6PM. Zoning Hearing is where City Council hears requests from developers to rezone land for buildings or apply for liquor licenses or other Special Use permits. In 2019, Councilman khalid worked with the Planning & Zoning Department (CDRA) to author the Moratorium Against Like Uses, which halted permits businesses already over-represented in our communities (beauty shops, dollar stores, tires shops, etc.) to come before City Council for a vote. Though Councilman khalid's desire was to make these restrictions permanent, they incorporated into our new Zoning Code as Special Use Permits, meaning that these business can still apply for and receive permits — but only by a vote of a majority of City Council. The general public is allowed to weigh in on each and every individual Zoning. Click the link below to learn about pending Zoning requests and contact Councilman khalid with your questions or comments. Regular Meetings is where South Fulton's City Council votes on new laws and policies. These meetings are usually held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 4PM. As is the case with many traditional government bodies, the current Mayor often places the most contentious topics at the end of the agenda. Regular meetings currently have no set end-time. Historically, Council Meetings of this nature last about 6-8 hours. They now begin with your Public Comments, followed by Voting on Zoning Issues heard at the previous 2nd Tuesday Work Session (see above), Public Comment is the only point in Council Meetings where citizens can ask questions or make comments directly to City Council about any topics on the meeting agenda. Emergency and Special Called Meetings may be called by the Mayor alone, or a supermajority of 5 City Council Members at any time as long as 48 hours notice is provided. Text FULTON to 33777 to receive alerts and agendas for upcoming City Council Meetings. SOUTH FULTON 101
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#ShopSouthFulton
VVS Restaurant & Bar
6175 Old National Hwy, 30349
South Fulton Councilman khalid offers a Sneak Preview of the Southside's hottest new lounge: VVS Restaurant & Bar). From Versace wallpaper to a full menu of late-night dining featuring New Orleans Fusion Cuisine, owner Arle Alston has spared no expense. The Soft Opening is Thursday, October 15. The restaurant is open daily from 12PM to 2AM.
Make and see more #ShopSouthFulton recommendations at the link below.
Make and see more #ShopSouthFulton recommendations at the link below.
Councilman khalid Calls Out 20-Year Incumbent Bill Edwards on Record as MayorAt 2021's first Mayor's Forum, Old National Councilman khalid took on Incumbent Bill Edwards, comparing him to failed Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. He also discussed innovative solutions for economic development, ending sex-trafficking on Old National and re-branding #SouthFulton.
Full NACCP Mayoral ForumCouncilman khalid Speaks Out About
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On April 1, April Fools Day, the City of South Fulton released a six-sentence statement, reading: "We have reviewed the findings of the GBI’s investigation into this incident and feel this to be a fitting resolution to the case."
Councilman khalid has requested the full GBI and Police reports, as well as all body camera footage of the incident |
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SOUTH FULTON'S 2021 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 2021 School Year begins in Fall 2020).
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 2021 School Year begins in Fall 2020).
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.
FY 2021 Budget & Dec 2020 YTD Expenses
After holding several Public Hearings to get citizen feedback on the 2021 Budget, South Fulton's City Council will make final decisions on the budget at a Special Council Meeting this Tuesday.
Our 2021 Complete Budget is nearly $110 Million, including T-SPLOST, federal grants and special funds. Learn more on our Budget Page at the link below.
Our 2021 Complete Budget is nearly $110 Million, including T-SPLOST, federal grants and special funds. Learn more on our Budget Page at the link below.
GOOD NEWS from SOUTH FULTON
South Fulton Begins Demolishing Blighted Properties
Monday, March 15 — After an eighteen-month delay, the City of South Fulton finally demolished its first blighted property. The campaign to demolish blighted & abandoned properties has been a passion project for Old National Councilman khalid, who discovered shortly after taking office that no money had ever been specifically set aside in Fulton County or the City of South Fulton's budgets to address the issue.
In November of 2019, South Fulton's City Council unanimously approved an Ordinance authored by Councilman khalid to create a restricted, annual fund to support the "seizing... repairing... and/or demolishing" of blighted or abandoned properties. Much of the delay in getting started with demolition was due to Fulton County Courts closing for nearly a year during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 60 blighted homes an other structures remain on the South Fulton's blighted property list. The cost of seizing and demolishing all of them is over $500,000. Voice your support for the continued, annual funding of Blighted Property demolition using the links below.
In November of 2019, South Fulton's City Council unanimously approved an Ordinance authored by Councilman khalid to create a restricted, annual fund to support the "seizing... repairing... and/or demolishing" of blighted or abandoned properties. Much of the delay in getting started with demolition was due to Fulton County Courts closing for nearly a year during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 60 blighted homes an other structures remain on the South Fulton's blighted property list. The cost of seizing and demolishing all of them is over $500,000. Voice your support for the continued, annual funding of Blighted Property demolition using the links below.
Councilman khalid Promotes South Fulton at Facebook's NYC HQ
1 July 2019 — City of South Fulton, GA Councilman khalid tours Facebook/Instagram’s New York Headquarters with the company's Northeast Public Policy Director. khalid discussed how to build the City's brand and increase South Fulton's visibility on social media.
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.