WHERE YOU WANT TO BE!
CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE WELCOME TO SOUTH FULTON Letter From the Mayor On behalf of more than 100,000 residents, I welcome you to the City of South Fulton. South Fulton is a wonderful city whose success is attributed to excellent schools; a high quality of life; an active and engaged community; a strategic location and, above all, fabulous people.
Our community spirit embraces the importance of family, as well as, neigh- bors helping neighbors. People are willing to roll up their sleeves and lend a helping hand, where needed. It is that volunteer spirit that helps make the community a wonderful place to live, work and play.
South Fulton is a community of excellence, offering residents, businesses and visitors a premier lifestyle experience. We are continuously devising commu- nity development programs that will further underscore our uniqueness.
As a city of inclusion, we work with community members to discover innova- William “Bill” Edwards tive ways to shape the future City of South Fulton. While we develop these strategies, we remain committed to maintaining and improving our existing MAYOR infrastructure to provide quality facilities for our residents.
We are confident that, because you chose to reside in the City of South Fulton, you share our community spirit and our passion to succeed. Join us. Let’s celebrate life in the metro area’s most vibrant community.
2 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE GEORGIA FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT
U.S. Senators U.S. Representatives John Ossof (D) David Scott (D) Raphael G. Warnock (D) Nikema Williams (D)
Governor State Representatives Brian P. Kemp (R) Roger Bruce (D) District 61
State Senators William Boddie (D) District 62 Donzella James (D) District 35
Debra Bazemore (D) District 63 Horacena Tate (D) District 38
Derrick Jackson (D) District 64 Sonya Halpern (D) District 39
Mandisha Thomas (D) District 65
FULTON COUNTY CONTACTS
Fulton County Voter Registration/Elections 214-819-6300
Fulton County Appraisal Office 214-631-0910
Fulton County Tax Assessor 214-653-7811
3 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE Left to Right: Councilmember Dr. Catherine Foster Rowell, Councilmember Carmalitha Gumbs, Mayor Pro Tem Helen Zenobia Willis, Mayor William “Bill” Edwards, Councilmember Naeema Gilyard, Councilmember Corey Reeves, Councilmember Khalid Kamau, Councilmember Mark Baker GOVERNMENT
The City of South Fulton is governed by a manager, city clerk, and interim city attorney Mayor and a seven-member City Council, all were hired. elected to four-year terms. The Council en- sures the provision of effective municipal gov- No newcomer to public service, Edwards tire- ernment services and regulation based on the lessly served from 2000 to 2014 as District 7 needs of residents and within the parameters commissioner on the Fulton County Commis- of the city’s annual budget. Council members sion. He was elected the commission’s vice adopt and update ordinances as necessary; de- chairman in 2003, 2008, 2009, and 2010. termine policies and standards; approve annu- al budgets and set the City’s millage rate, fees, and fines.
The Council meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month for a work session and/or a regular meeting. All meetings are streamed live on the City’s YouTube chan- nel. Residents can provide public comments at each regular meeting.
The Mayor
Mayor William “Bill” Edwards was elected as the City of South Fulton’s first mayor on April 18, 2017, with a 60-percent majority vote. He took the oath of office 10 days later and imme- diately hit the ground running, conducting his first city council meeting where an interim city
4 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE CITY COUNCIL
Dr. Catherine Foster Rowell Carmalitha Gumbs Helen Willis (Mayor Pro Tem) District 1 District 2 District 3 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Naeema Gilyard Corey Reeves khalid kamau District 4 District 5 District 6 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Dr. Mark Baker District 7 [email protected] 5 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE 6 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE Incorporated on May 1, 2017, the City of South Fulton is Georgia’s fifth-largest city in population. Nearly 92 percent of its residents hold at least a high school diploma and the average household income is about $78,000, making the city one of the most-affluent in the south metro Atlanta area.
Situated within a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport – the world’s busiest – the City of South Fulton is home to nearly 120,000 people. It represents the best of all worlds, from the bustling business districts on Roosevelt and Old National Highways to sprawling, rural scenes along the city’s picturesque southeast border. Communities such as Red Oak, Campbellton and HISTORY Sandtown enjoy rich histories that have unfolded over hundreds of years.
Population: 120,000 (estimated)
Median Resident Age: 35
Home Ownership Rate: 73.7 percent
Average Household Income: $78,244
Residents with a High School Diploma: 92 percent
Residents with a Bachelor’s Degree: 36.9 percent DEMOGRAPHICS
• Approximately 85.64 Square Miles • Police Service
• 1,700+ Businesses 3 Precincts
• Home to Wolf Creek Amphitheater 117 Police Personnel
• 17 parks totaling 692 acres • Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
• Fire Service 7.4 miles from your seat
10 Fire Stations 15.5 miles from City Hall
COMMUNTY ISO 3-9
167 Fire Personnel
The city provides zoning, planning, permitting, and economic development services and manages parks, recreation, cultural, public works, sanitation, and public safety efforts. Private companies and the city of Atlanta offer utility services. Fulton County Schools educates students living in the city. CITY SERVICES CITY
7 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE SERVICES
WATER/SEWER ELECTRICITY GAS Atlanta Watershed Management Georgia Power Georgia Natural Gas 404.546.0311 888.891.0938 888.442.7489 www.atlantawatershed.org www.georgiapower.com www.gng.com
GreyStone Scana 770.942.6576 888.467.2262 www.greystonepower.com www.scanaenergy.com
Gas South 877.472.4932 www.gassouth.com
Atlanta Gas Light 877.427.2464 www.atlantagaslight.com
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TRASH & RECYCLING HOME PHONE, TV AND INTERNET Residents have the ability to Comcast choose their sanitation service 800-934-6489 providers. www.xfinity.com
Visit our website at AT&T Uverse www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov to view a list of approved providers. 800.288.2020 www.att.com
Google Fiber www.fiber.google.com
9 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE The City of South Fulton is pleased to announce that all new building permit applications can be submitted electronically through our new electronic permitting software, SagesGov.
You can access the website at https://www.sagesgov.com/southfulton-ga
Our Permitting Division can be reached at 470-809-7700. All applications are now accepted elec- tronically by accessing the permitting department on our website.
Land Disturbance/Final Plats/Minor Plats Land Disturbance permit applications must be mailed to City Hall. Please send 6 sets of plans (4 cop- ies of plats) with two copies of any associated reports and a completed Log-In Form (see attached) via FedEx, UPS, or similar, or mail to City Hall. Address the package to the attention of the Permitting Division. Be sure to include email contact address(es) on the Log-In Form.
Mail your application and plans to: Community Development and Regulatory Affairs Attention: Permitting Division 5440 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, SW Atlanta, GA 30336
10 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE Reaching the Staff & Submitting Applications • Permitting staff can be reached between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm to assist you with your permit- ting needs. • Effective Monday, April 6, 2020, all new applications must be submitted via our electronic permitting software, SagesGov. Applications previously submitted will continue processing as normal. City staff will contact applicants via email or phone. • If you are need of an invoice to pay for a permit or reinspection fee, send your request to our Permitting Team. Once you receive your invoice, payments can be made online. Please note, payments made after 3:00 pm will be processed the next business day. • Inspections will continue as normal with communication via email and/or phone. All inspection requests received by 4:00 pm will be conducted the next business day. • Email the Inspection Staff for inspection requests or results. • For inspection questions requiring immediate assistance, contact Brian Epstein at 678-333-6900 or Will Hart at 229-603-9046 • Visit the City of South Fulton website to access the fee schedule.
11 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE SOUTH FULTON POLICE AND FIRE ARE OPEN 24/7 FOR EMERGENCIES. PUBLIC CALL 9-1-1 SAFETY
POLICE
A full-service police agency, the Department has ad- Office of Professional Standards (OPS) opted a community-oriented philosophy and relies heavily upon community input and collaborative prob- Field Operations Division (FOD) lem-solving strategies. It is through heightened com- munity involvement in public safety matters that the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) South Fulton Police Department will most effectively address its many priorities, including, but not limited Special Operations Division (SOD) to youth-related crime, domestic violence and the perception of crime in South Fulton. These Divisions perform a myriad of services from re- sponding to emergency and non-emergency calls for The City of South Fulton Police Department currently services, investigating crimes committed against -per serves a geographical area of approximately 87 miles sons and property, conducting specialized investiga- with a residential population of roughly 99,250 resi- tions and crimes against the city code. dents. The Department is organized into four main functional operation:
12 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE POLICE PRECINCTS
Precinct Address Phone Number Hours of Services Operation Provided PD Headquarters 5539 Old National 470-809-7300 24 Hours Copy of Police Reports- Highway Open Records Requests South Fulton, GA (Click Here) 30349 File Police Reports *Apply for Law Enforce- ment -Related Permits (9:00am-2:00pm) *Finger Prints for Fire Arms Permits (9:00 am- 2:00pm)
Cedar Grove 6015 Lynmark Way 470-809-7300 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM File Police Reports Mini-Precinct Fairburn, GA Then ask for Ce- Retrieve General 30213 dar Grove Pre- Police Department cinct Services Information Make Complaints
Cascade 4121 Cascade 470-809-7300 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM File Police Reports Only Mini-Precinct Road Then ask for the Retrieve General South Fulton, GA Cascade Precinct Police Department 30331 Services Information Make Complaints
Butner 3220 Butner Road Emergency: 911 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM File Police Reports Only South Fulton, GA Retrieve General 30331 Non-Emergency Police Department 470-809-7300 Services Information Then ask for the Make Complaints Butner Precinct
13 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE FIRE/EMS The City of South Fulton covers 106 square miles and is supported by 10 Fire Stations, 162 sworn personnel, and 11 civilian support staff. Striving to be second to none, the Department provides the following services: Community Emergency Response Training Emergency Medical Service Fire Inspections and Code Enforcement Fire Investigations Fire Prevention Education Fire Suppression Mitigation Hazardous Material Response Technical Rescue Response
Fire Operations is the largest division within the Fire Department and is responsible for the mitigation of all emergencies within the City of South Fulton. Fire Personnel respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material mitigation, vehicle extrication, aircraft emergencies, and collapse and confined space incidents from ten strategically located fire stations. Fire Operations staff include 162 committed women and men who operate 24 hours a day/365 days a year to provide the highest quality of service to the community.
FIRE HEADQUARTERS FIRE LOGISTICS/MAINTENANCE FULTON COUNTY TRAINING CENTER 5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd 5890 Plummer Road 3023 Merk Road South Fulton, GA 30336 South Fulton, GA 30336 South Fulton, GA 30336
14 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE FIRE STATIONS
Station/Facility Address
5165 Welcome All Road Fire Station 1 South Fulton, GA 30349
4121 Cascade Road SW Fire Station 2 South Fulton, GA 30331
4035 Stonewall Tell Road Fire Station 3 South Fulton, GA 30349
5890 Plummer Road SW Fire Station 4 South Fulton, GA 30336
3175 Bethsaida Road Fire Station 5 College Park, GA 30213
6720 Cedar Grove Road Fire Station 6 Fairburn, GA 30213
5965 Buffington Road Fire Station 7 South Fulton, GA 30349
8675 Ridge Road Fire Station 8 Fairburn, GA 30213
4760 Fulton Industrial Boulevard Fire Station 11 South Fulton, GA 30336
3965 Aero Drive Fire Station 19 South Fulton, GA 30336
5890 Plummer Road Logistics and Fleet Maintenance South Fulton, GA 30336
15 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE SEECLICKFIX
The City of South Fulton has partnered with SeeClickFix to announce a new platform, COSF 311, that will allow citizens to report quality-of-life issues and request City services. In addition, the 311 platform provides City officials with a centralized issue management system to manage issues from creation to resolution — engaging City of South Fulton residents throughout the process.
COSF 311 not only allows residents to report problems, but also to view, comment on, and vote to fix problems submitted by their neighbors.
In addition, residents may seek information about city services or report non-emergency incidents by calling the city’s 24-hour 311 Call Center at (470) 552-4311.
DOWNLOAD THE COSF 311 MOBILE APP The COSF mobile app and web tools allow residents and business owners to provide City of South Fulton staff with pictures, specific descriptions, and other valuable information needed to get the job done efficiently.
16 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE EDUCATION
Fulton County Public Schools www.fultonschools.org Fulton County Schools (FCS) is the fourth largest school system in Georgia with more than 14,000 full-and part- time employees, including more than 7,500 teachers and other certified personnel, who work in 106 schools and administrative and support buildings.
During the school year, approximately 93,500 students will attend classes in 59 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, 18 high schools (includes two open campus high schools) and 10 charter organizations (some charters have multiple campuses but are considered one school).
SOUTH FULTON CHARTER SCHOOLS
Kipp South Fulton Academy Chattahoochee Hills Charter Schools www.kippmetroatlanta.org www.chatthillscharter.org
Hapeville Charter Career Academy www.hapevillecharter.org
17 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE PARKS AND RECREATION
Great parks have the power to increase quality of life and strengthen the fabric of the City of South Fulton. Our vision is to provide affordable recreation, social and cultural opportunities for all City of South Fulton residents with a focus on families, youth development, adults and building healthy communities.
The newly expanded Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department plans and organizes activities for 13 parks, 5 recreation centers, 2 tennis facilities and 2 art centers. This includes an indoor natatorium, gymna- siums, fitness centers, theaters, community buildings, athletic fields, outdoor pavilions, playgrounds, walking trails, a community garden, and a dog park.
The programs and services offered by the department provide value, quality and emphasize the equitable distribution of resources throughout the city. Our scope includes partnerships with associations, contrac- tors, vendors and key community leaders. We offer these programs in safe, attractive and well-maintained facilities that reflect our community’s needs and interests.
18 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE OUR COMMUNITY CENTERS
Burdett Park Cliftondale Park 2945 Burdett Rd. 4645 Butner Rd. South Fulton, GA 30349 South Fulton GA 30349 470-809-7176 470-809-7184
Sandtown Park Welcome All Park 5320 Campbellton Rd. SW 4255 Will Lee Road South Fulton GA 30331 South Fulton, GA 30349 470-809-7194 470-809-7170
Welcome All South Fulton Natatorium Tennis Center The Natatorium offers two pools The South Fulton Tennis Center is (lap pool and splash pool with a complex dedicated to tennis that slide) for citizens to come and accommodates year-round usage enjoy. Weather it be for swim les- for tennis leagues, instructional sons, water aerobics, the youth programs, youth services, adult swim team, or open swim (public services, clubs, organizations, and swim), the natatorium provides open play. for all of your aquatic needs.
19 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE OUR PARKS & AMENITIES
Burdett Park Burdett Tennis Center Canine Crossing Dog Park 2945 Burdett Rd. 5975 Old Carriage Dr., SW 4951 Camp Dr, South Fulton, GA 30349 South Fulton, GA 30349 South Fulton, GA 30349
Cedar Grove Park Cliftondale Park Creel Park 7389-7437 Rivertown Rd 4645 Butner Rd. 2775 Creel Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213 South Fulton, GA 30349 South Fulton, GA 30349
Delano Park Mason Road Park and Old National Park 47300 Bailey St. adjacent Community 2400 Pleasant Hill Rd. South Fulton, GA 30349 Garden College Park, GA 30349
Sandtown Park South Fulton Tennis Center Trammell Crowe Park 5320 Campbellton Rd. SW 4980 Cascade Rd, 4980 Cascade Rd, South Fulton, GA 30331 South Fulton, GA 30331 South Fulton, GA 30331
Welcome All Park Wilkerson Mill Park Cascade Library Pocket Park 4255 Will Lee Road 8095 Wilkerson Mill Rd. 3665 Cascade Rd. SW South Fulton, GA 30349 Palmetto, GA 30268 South Fulton, GA 30331
20 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE RECREATION & CULTURE
Program Registration For more information or to register for available programs: https://secure.rec1.com/GA/ south-fulton-ga/catalog
Adaptive Programs The City of South Fulton provides therapeutically based recreation programs for people with cogni- tive and physical disabilities that expand their access to opportuni- ties that promote physical fitness, health and wellness, increased self-esteem, and greater function- al independence. Out of School Programs Adult Athletics Aquatics The City of South Fulton PRCA is Our city also encourages adults to Our city’s water-based programs committed to providing quality out stay healthy and active through offer members of all shapes, sizes of school activities for youth and sports and activity. Whether it’s and fitness levels unique exercis- teens. These structured programs for socialization, fitness or sheer ing options to help them achieve have been proven to enhance school competition our program and ath- their fitness goals. Our indoor na- performance, build character skills letic opportunities gives adults the tatorium offers a variety of pro- and improve both mental and physi- opportunity to exercise, meet new grams and services such as swim cal health. Our out of school activities friends, interact with their neigh- lessons, youth swim team, leisure let children socialize with peers who bors. and fitness swimming share the same interests. Health & Wellness The City of South Fulton PRCA facilitates overall well-being by enhancing the physical environ- ments we live in. Through facili- ties, outdoor settings, and- ser vices provided, our health and wellness programs support people of all abilities, ages, socioeconom- ic backgrounds, and ethnicities.
21 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE OUR ARTS CENTERS
Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Road, SW, South Fulton, GA 30331
South Fulton Arts Center 4645 Butner Rd, South Fulton, GA 30349
Performing Arts Fine Arts The Cultural Affairs division refers South Fulton’s division of Cultural *Office Hours* to performing arts as forms in which Affairs provides active recreational (Class Sessions only) artists use their voices, bodies or opportunities and cultural experi- Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM inanimate objects to convey artistic ences in art for all ages and interest (Summer only) expression. Different from fine arts, groups. A diverse group of art pro- Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM which is when artists use paint, can- fessionals plan organize and direct vas or various materials to create activities such as dance instruction, *Class Hours* physical or static art objects. drama, crafts or art exhibitions. Tuesday – Thursday 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekend Hours* Saturday 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM Sunday CLOSED
22 - CITY OF SOUTH FULTON RESIDENT GUIDE Senior Activities Special Events Youth Athletics South Fulton encourages participation South Fulton embraces inclusion, South Fulton PRCA provides a in organized sports during childhood diversity and is committed to of- wide variety of special events that and adolescence which has important fering senior citizens a variety of allow families to experience safe, benefits for physical, psychological, programs to educate, inspire, or exciting, and organized recreation- and social health. Our sport-based enhance one’s individual experi- al activities in beautiful recreation youth development programs outside ence. These programs will deliver centers or park locations through- of school promote a wide range of a range of stimulating engage- out the city. Most of these events learning and life skill development. ments to keep the mind sharp and / activities have a minimal cost or open to new ideas. are free.
Facility Rental
All facility rentals for the City of South Fulton Parks and Recreation are conducted through the CivicRec. Once you have submitted your reservation through CivicRec, the City of South Fulton Parks & Rec- reation Administrative Office must approve and confirm the reserva- tion before any further action is taken.
If this link is not available, please scroll down to click the CivicRec Icon located between the Basketball icon & the Senior Activities icon.
For additional questions and concerns, please contact the City of South Fulton Parks and Recreation Administrative Office at 470-809-PARK (7275) for more information.
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