City of South Fulton Celebrates Its Seniors

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City of South Fulton
2nd Annual Senior Gala
Thursday, May 23 • 6PM

The City of South Fulton celebrates its seniors at their 2nd Annual Senior Gala this Thursday, May 23. Click the link below to RSVP.

RSVP for South Fulton 2019 Senior Gala

Did You Know...

Georgia Seniors Can Take College Classes for FREE

Watch 88-year old Horace Sheffield of Barnesville, Georgia walk for his diploma, which he obtained through Georgia's Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program.
(ABC News, Photo: Donna Flournoy Photography)

Georgia's Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program allows those aged 62 or over to take colleges courses for FREE at any public state college or university, provided the class is not already full.

Contact local colleges at the links or numbers below. The last, blue button is a link to a larger list of colleges across Georgia (and the nation) participating in this program.

Clayton State University

University of Georgia (UGA)

Atlanta Metropolitan College
(404) 756-4000

Georgia Tech
(404) 894-4618

Georgia State
(404) 413-2000

University of West Georgia
(678) 839-6421

All Georgia & National Participating Schools

Untreated Hearing Loss Linked to Depression & Dementia

New studies suggest older adults with untreated hearing loss may develop additional health problems that lead to more frequent hospitalizations and higher health costs.

More than 38 million adults in the U.S. have hearing loss, including two-thirds of those over 70, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of developing dementia by 50 percent and depression by 40 percent.

Read more about this study, and other articles focused on Seniors in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Special Section: Aging In Atlanta.

AJC Special Section: Aging In Atlanta

SOUTH FULTON NEWS
2019 & 2020 ELECTIONS

Councilman khalid Co-Hosts
Presidential Town Hall

Watch Councilman khalid & New Georgia Project Director Nsé Ufot question Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders, a leading Democratic candidate for President, made a surprise stop in Atlanta Sunday. As part of his outreach to Southern voters, Sanders held a Town Hall for 100 Community Activists, including Democratic Party Chair (and City of South Fulton State Senator) Nikema Williams and Atlanta NAACP President Richard Rose.

The Town Hall was moderated by New Georgia Project Director Nsé Ufot & City of South Fulton Councilman khalid (click video above to view). Sanders pledged to return to Georgia later this year. Councilman khalid has invited Sanders & other 2020 Presidential Candidates to South Fulton's 3rd Annual Electoral College event this October.

2019 South Fulton Electoral College
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, October 19 • 10AM

Saturday, October 19 • 10AM
Location: TBA

Save the date for the City of South Fulton's biggest, most important Electoral College ever! In addition to a Day of Political Education by city leaders on topics ranging from Code Enforcement to Public Works, Councilman khalid will host forums with 2020 Presidential & Congressional candidates.

2019 CITY & COUNTY ELECTIONS

Much media attention has been given to the 2020 National Elections, but several important local elections are being held this fall.

Fulton County Commissioner • District 6

Click to view of Zoomable Map of Fulton County Commission District 6.

QUALIFYING PERIOD: JUNE 24 -28
Qualifying Fee: $1050

ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Early Voting: TBA, likely beginning September 3

As illustrated in the map above, the vast majority of the City of South Fulton — including City Council District 6 (Old National) — sits within the boundaries of Fulton County Commission District 6. Much of Union City and all of Chattahoochee Hills, Fairburn and Palmetto also sit in Fulton County Commission District 6.

Are you unsure of which City Council or County Commission District you live in? Click the link below and input your address to find out.

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Click to view full Fulton County 2019 Budget

The Fulton County Commission oversees a $1.1 Billion budget, which funds Children & Family services, Senior Centers & services, Mental Health, County Courts (nearly all cases but misdemeanor & minor traffic offenses), Housing Assistance, Elections, Libraries, Arts Centers, Animal Control and more.

A Fulton County Commissioner's term lasts four years. The term for Fulton County Commission District 6 ends December 31, 2020. Due to the untimely death of Commissioner Darnell, the individual who wins this year's election will have to run for election again in November 2020 for County Commission District 6's next four-year term: 2021-2024.

Learn more about the Fulton County Commission at the link below.

Fulton County Commission Home Page

Instead of waiting until November's regular 1st Tuesday election date, the Fulton County Commission has called for a special, September Election to replace the late District 6 Commissioner, Emma Darnell. Commissioner Darnell passed May Sunday, May 5, 2019.

There will be several weeks of Early Voting, likely beginning the last week of August.

Fulton County Commissioner Debates
Thursday, August 2 • 7PM

Location: TBA

Councilman khalid is partnering with the New Georgia Project to host a Forum for Candidates for Fulton County Commission District 6. For more inofromation, khalidCares.com's Political Education page.

khalidCares.com/Vote

South Fulton City Council Elections

City of South Fulton Councilmembers up for re-election in November (clockwise):
Catherine Rowell (District 1• Cascade, Loch Lomond, Fulton Industrial), Helen Z. Willis (District 3 • Roosevelt Hwy, Welcome All, Red Oak), Rosie Jackson (District 5 • Old National Hwy, Flat Shoals, Buffington Rd), Mark Baker (District 7 • Hwy 138, Oakley Industrial, Fife)

QUALIFYING PERIOD: AUGUST 19 -23
Qualifying Fee: $390

ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Early Voting: October 14-November 1

At nearly 100 square miles — the size of Atlanta — the City of South Fulton is the 5th largest city in the state, with 100,000 residents and a $100 million budget.

South Fulton's City Councilmembers make policies to fund & govern South Fulton Police, Fire and Municipal (City) Court (which covers most misdemeanor & traffic violations), Parks & Recreation programs, Land Use, Building & Zoning permits, Business & Alcohol licenses, Garbage Collection and Public Works for city streets (including potholes and landscaping on non-State Roads).

City Council terms are four years each. As is the case with the County Commission, City Council seats are been staggered so only half of the Council's eight members are up for election at one time. Council Districts 1, 3, 5 & 7 are up for election this November. The Mayor & Council districts 2, 4 & 6 are up for election November 2021.

Note: In South Fulton, City Council elections are held during odd years (2017, 2019, 2021, etc.), County & State offices are held even years. (2020, 2022, etc.).

South Fulton City Council, seated (l to r): Catherine Rowell (District 1) ● Carmalitha Gumbs (District 2) ● Helen Z. Willis (District 3) ● Naeema Gilyard (District 4) ● Rosie Jackson (District 5)
standing (l to r): Councilman khalid (District 6) ● Mayor Bill Edwards ● Mayor Pro tem Mark Baker (District 7)

City Council meets at least twice per month — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. However, because South Fulton is still a new city, City Council calls several additional Special & Emergency Meetings throughout the year. Additionally, most City Council members hold several town halls annually and attend HOA, PTA, School Board meetings and other community events.

Learn more about the City of South Fulton at our South Fulton 101 page.

South Fulton 101

Are you unsure of which City Council or County Commission District you live in? Click the link below and input your address to find out.

Be sure to sign up for this newsletter for election updates.

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INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR LOCAL OFFICE?

Here are your First Steps.

Local elected officials make more decisions that impact the lives of everyday people than Presidents and other world leaders, from what your children learn in school to what protocols local police must follow.

Running for office is not a decision to be entered into lightly. Read the article at the link below to learn about the first questions you should ask, and the first steps to take, to run for one of these offices.

5 First Steps to Run for Local Elected Office

Next City Council Meeting:
Tuesday, May 28 • 5 & 7PM

South Fulton City Manager Odie Donald addresses City Council.

South Fulton Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd, 30349

South Fulton's City Council meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. The next regularly scheduled meeting is the Tuesday after Memorial Day: May 28.

Council Meetings begin at 5 PM with a Work Session where complex issues are discussed in detail. This is often followed by an Executive Session (closed to the public) around 6PM.

Part 2 of the Public Meeting usually begins at 7 PM. This is open to the public, and everyone is invited to speak directly to the full council during the Public Comment portion of the meeting, which usually beings around 7.30 PM after Proclamations recognizing outstanding achievements of South Fulton citizens.

If you would like to speak during Public Comment, please arrive by 6.45PM Tuesday and check in with the City Clerk at the front of the auditorium.

You can find the full agenda & documents for this meeting at khalidCares.com/News this Friday.

www.khalidCares.com

#SouthFultonSummer 2019

Partnering with Old National Entertainment and others, South Fulton Councilman khalid has created a series of Summer events on Old National "designed to build awareness about Atlanta's new twin city, South Fulton while building a stronger sense of community."

After our incredibly successful, 2nd Annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza, #SouthFultonSummer 2019 continues with a First Fridays Outdoor Film Series featuring Black Cinema classics. Arrive at 7PM to enjoy live music, food trucks, and conversation before the film begins at Sundown.

FIRST FRIDAYS at CREEL PARK
OUTDOOR FILM SERIES

#SouthFultonSummer 2019 First Fridays Outdoor Film Series Trailer

FREE PARKING

The Creel Park Parking Lot will be reserved for vendors, performers, police & paramedics and elected officials. FREE Parking for this event is available at the following locations within walking distance from the park.

Creel Park C.M.E. Church
2750 Creel Road
&
Love T. Nolan Elementary
2725 Creel Road

Friday, June 7

Love Jones
Love & Sex in the 21st Century

The search for love can be a bit more complicated (and dangerous) these days! Learn how to stay safe with Georiga Department of Health's Derick Wilson, Amplify's Jaira Burke & others. We will be dissing everything from PrEP to emergency contraception. FREE HIV/STD testing will be available on site.

Reading with Author Roman Tune
Saturday, May 25 • 9AM

New Life Presbyterian Chruch

6600 Old National Hwy, 30349

Author & Minister Romal Tune will be sharing insights from his book, Love Is An Inside Job. In it, Tune explains how faith plus therapy are a winning combination that leads to wholeness & fulfillment.

FutureSeekers Summer Job & Youth Programs

June 3—July 23, 2019

Old National Councilman khalid Supports Creel Park's FutureSeekers at their Year-End Oscars Awards this month.

Working with the City of South Fulton Parks & Recreation Department, FutureSeekers offers Old National area students after-school mentoring & job readiness training in Healthcare, Communications, College Readiness and Martial Arts. FutureSeekers is currently enrolling students for its Summer Program at Creel Park, where they can earn stipends while they learn.

Additionally, working with the Urban League's YouthBuild program, FutureSeekers is training young people aged 16-21 in Construction, Painting, Plumbing and Electrical jobs!

Click the link below to contact FutureSeekers.

City of South Fulton Now Hiring

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 link below.

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More news & information on South Fulton, GA — Atlanta's new twin city.

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