#SouthFultonSummer 2019 starts with Spring Egg-Stravaganza

OLD NATIONAL TAKES SPOTLIGHT IN SUMMER 2019

2nd Annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza
Sunday, April 21 • 3PM

Creel Park
2775 Creel Rd, 30349

Old National Councilman khalid & Old National Entertainment's Torrey Tomlinson join forces again for the 2nd Annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Creel Park, April 21 at 3PM. This is the first in a series of events planned for Old National residents this summer which Councilman khalid is calling #SouthFultonSummer 2019.

In addition to local performers and a Kid Vendors' Marketplace, attendees can enjoy a Children's Spring Fashion Show & Egg Hunt, as well as an Adult Egg Hunt with cash prizes up to $250!

The Kid Vendors' Marketplace gives young people a chance to practice entrepreneurship. If your child is interested in being a Kid Vendor for this event, contact the event coordinators at the link below. You can also learn more about the #SouthFultonSummer events planned for Old National residents here.

Kid Vendor Registration - South Fulton Summer 2019

Local Show Hosts Live Town Hall on South Fulton's Love-Hate Relationship with Old National Highway

This month, South Fulton Councilman khalid formally introduced a proposal to spark economic development on Old National Highway. The entity, known as a Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is a bond financing tool created by the Georiga State Legislature to help revitalized economically-depressed commercial districts.

But the appearance of the word "Downtown" in the entity's title set off a firestorm of criticism from some South Fulton residents, who feel Old National is "too ghetto" to represent the city.

City of South Fulton April 9 Council Meeting

"The DDA isn't about naming Old National as South Fulton's cultural center, it's a financing tool to build revenue-generating, commercial developments at minimal cost to our taxpayers," a clearly frustrated Councilman khalid said of the April 9 meeting. "It's tragic that residents of the Blackest City in America would fall into elitist attitudes about the Southside of their own city, after being victims of a North vs. South caste system that disenfranchised citizens of South Fulton county for decades."

The City of South Fulton has only one hotel within its city limits. The City of College Park, next door, has 34 hotels within one mile of the airport. And more are being planned. While South Fulton delays a decision on developing Old National, the City of College Park is planning the largest mixed-use development south of I-20 in Atlanta history. "Every day we don't take action we're giving money away," says khalid.

Old National is the most densely populated area in the region, which is why it contains 3 of South Fulton's 7 City Council Districts.

Councilman khalid has been pushing for an Old National DDA since first introducing the idea with Georgia Municipal Association Development Authority expert Dan McRae at an Old National Economic Development Summit in July 2018. khalid & McRae have been meeting since 2018; and khalid has broached the issue with South Fulton's Mayor, Council, City Manager & Economic Development Director on numerous occasions over the past 9 months.

Yet at last Tuesday's meeting, some Councilmembers claimed to be "caught off guard" about khalid's DDA proposal. Others Councilmembers alleged that, while they knew of the proposal, they felt the issue needed more study.

Sunday, April 14 • 7PM
Burn Lounge
3461 Roosevelt Hwy, 30349

Councilman khalid was not the only individual to take umbrage at some of the remarks made about the legendary South Fulton street. Popular Old National Entertainment (O.N.E.) Promoter Torrey Tomlinson & community activist Marcus Coleman took to social media to defend Old National.

Torrey and his wife Tiffaney Tomlinson host a regular, Sunday night talk show at South Fulton's Burn Lounge. The show, whose discussions usually center around relationships and other current topics in popular media, caters to an under-50 demographic which is generally unaware of South Fulton politics. The husband & wife team are dedicating this Sunday's entire show to a conversation about economic development on Old National. Councilman khalid will be a guest on the show.

Learn more about the proposed Old National Development Authority, and developers' plans for the area, at khalidCares' Economic Development Page.

khalidCares.com/Economy

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2020 Census Now Hiring

Every 10 years, the United States conducts a count of all citizens & residents, known as the U.S. Census. This count is used by the federal government to disburse grants and other federal funds based on each city, county and state's population. The results of U.S. Census are also used to draw maps of voting districts. The 2020 Census will have a huge effect on the future of South Fulton. The count will determine funding for construction of new schools, and programs like housing assistance and food stamps.

President Trump has proposed funding cuts and other changes to the U.S. Census that could make it harder for some cities to get an accurate count of their residents. As a result, many cities have already begun preparing for the 2020 Census, including South Fulton. The U.S. Census office has already begun hiring paid part-time & full-time workers to help with the counting of citizens.

You can earn up to $20 per hour helping to ensure every person living in South Fulton gets counted! Read more about how the Census works and apply for Census jobs at the links below. Tell hiring supervisors that South Fulton Councilman khalid sent you.

Learn More About the 2020 Census

APPLY FOR CENSUS JOBS

Bulk Trash Collection
Saturday, April 27, 2019 • 8AM-4PM

Creel Park
2775 Creel Road, 30349
&
South Fulton Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd, 30349

City of South Fulton residents can drop off their big garbage items and trash for FREE at this bi-annual event.

Seniors can have their Bulk Trash picked up from home IF they call the City of South Fulton's 24/7 Customer Service Line, (470) 552-4311 to make a Pickup Reservation by Friday, April 12.

ACCEPTABLE Bulky Trash Items:

Appliances & Furniture
Electronics, Televisions, Computers, Keyboards, Printers & Monitors
Auto Tires (4 unmounted)
Paint, Fuel, Pesticide & other Household Chemicals
Batteries, Motor Oil & other Auto Products

UNACCEPTABLE Bulky Trash Items:

Construction & Demolition Debris
Yard Waste

Little Peaches Girls Kickball
Duncan Park

6000 Rivertown Road
Fairburn, GA 30213

Looking for a Summer activity for little girls in your life? Little Peaches Kickball League, which operates out of Fairburn's Duncan Park, is opening up registration to City of South Fulton Residents. The Summer League is open to girls ages 4-14 and is a great way to keep young ladies active, fit and having fun.

Click the link below or call (770) 629-7750 to learn more.

Little Peaches Kickball Website

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