Many Fulton County seniors have a new source for safe and reliable transportation with the launch of new Dial-a-Ride Transporation Services (DARTS). 

According to the Georgia Division of Public Health, the number of Georgians living with HIV/AIDS jumped almost 27 percent from 2004 to 2007.  Fulton County comprises 10 percent of Georgia’s population and accounts for 54 percent of the state’s AIDS cases.  In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, 2010, the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to take control and get tested to learn their status.

In their meeting today, Wednesday, November 17, 2010, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners accepted the County’s proposed 2011 budget. The proposed budget anticipates no tax increase, no layoffs or furloughs, and maintains current service levels.

The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections will hold a runoff election in four political races on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

At their meeting today, the Fulton County Commissioner approved a resolution that requires signage warning customers about the possible dangers of alcoholic energy drinks (AEDs) in stores that sell them.

On Wednesday, November 5, 2010 the Georgia Chiefs of Police presented the Fulton County Police Department with its State Certification for meeting more than 100 professional police standards.   The award was presented to the police department during the Fulton County Board of Commissioners Meeting.

Program designed to address the problem of truancy in South Fulton

On Wednesday, October 28, 2010, Fulton County Commissioner, District 7 Vice Chairman William “Bill” Edwards officially launched Truancy Reduction and Intervention Project (T.R.I.P.), the new District 7 truancy initiative.

T.R.I.P. is designed to reduce the number of students loitering in the community during school hours, reduce criminal activity of truants in District 7 and provide needs-based resource referrals to truant students and their families.

The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections will conduct a recount of the votes cast in the election for Superior Court Judge on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 10 a.m.