Citizens are invited to attend the new Freedom Travel Training Initiative Stakeholders Meeting, sponsored by “An Innovative Concept to Enhance Mobility Options.�

February 23, 2012
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: MARTA Annex Building
2400 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Contact: Mia Tidwell at 404-848-6020 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mary B. Durr at 404-848-5193 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  with any questions.

30-day comment period begins February 17

The Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department is proposing amendments to the County’s Fiscal Year 2012 Final Statement and Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan. The amendments are related to Community and Housing Development objectives and the proposed use of funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

Click here to see what fun and informational events are coming in this month in Fulton County.

The deadline to submit applications is THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 at 4:45 P.M. Each year, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners through the Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture supports non-profit arts organizations to ensure Fulton County citizens enjoy an array of rich arts experiences within their communities.

In an effort to help clients on Georgia’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) waiting list, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners allocated an additional $200,000 in its FY 2012 Budget to supplement the county’s HIV Drug Program.  Currently, 275 clients on the ADAP waiting list are enrolled in the Fulton County Ryan White Clinic (RWC).

The deadline to submit applications is THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 at 4:45 P.M.  Each year, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners through the Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture supports non-profit arts organizations to ensure Fulton County citizens enjoy an array of rich arts experiences within their communities. The Fulton County Arts Council announces funding opportunities through Contracts for Services ranging from $1,000 to $150,000 for arts, cultural, non-profit organizations and artist collectives based in Fulton County.

Eligible groups are encouraged to apply for 2012-2013 funding cycle service contracts, which are designed to support activities taking place between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. Organizations should adhere to the Fulton County Arts & Culture mission of access, inclusion, and development of the arts programming for Fulton County residents.

The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, Division of Health Promotion launched the Healthy Heart Coalition in November 2011 to aid Fulton County citizens in combating cardiovascular disease. 

The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness has been providing full-service dental care to children and young adults age 1 to 17 for over 45 years.  Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.