FYI from your HOA....... | | | | |   | | | | Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as Webpage | |   | | | |   | | | | | | ISSUE 55 -April 27, 2021 | | | | | Sign Up for the Newsletter | | | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | WATCH  LIVE HERE | | | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | NATIONAL POETRY MONTH   National Poetry Month was launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996 to remind the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. National Poetry Month, April, is a marvelous opportunity to celebrate the expressiveness, delight, and pure charm of poetry.    Select the links below to read more. Chelsea Rathburn, Poet Laureate of Georgia Kamilah Aisha Moon Travis Wayne Denton Kodac Harrison | | | | | | | NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH   Money is often considered a taboo topic. Yet, learning about money is essential for teens to be able to navigate the financial system with confidence. According to research, families are the single most influential factor in learning about money. Select the link for19 free financial literacy games for high school students that add engagement and fun to teach personal finance. | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | Register Here | | | | | FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO HOST RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS APRIL 29, 6:00-7:00PM The Fulton County Public Works Department will host two virtual Rain Barrel Workshops and Pick-up events in April. The event will take place on Thursday, April 29, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Citizens will be able take home a barrel and installation kit to begin collecting rain water for their gardens. Register for the event before the April 28 deadline by contacting Amy Warnock at 404-612-8006 or via email. | |   | | | | | | | |   | | CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS   ENTRIES CLOSE  APRIL 30TH   The South Fulton Beautification Project is looking for entries from young artists for the Mayor’s Restore Our Earth artwork and coloring contest. South Fulton students in Kindergarten through sixth grade are asked to draw pictures depicting what Earth Day means to them. The city will accept entries from Monday, April 19, through Friday, April 30. The city will announce winners on Friday, May 7. Parents can get more informationhere. Beautification Project Information | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |   | | VIRTUAL INFORMATION MEETINGS | |   | | | |   | | | |   | | | | Register to Attend Here | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | REGISTER HERE | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | | |   | | | Arrow Nomination | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | | | COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECTS (CFP) PLANNING PROJECTS (PP) Competitive Grants Program APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2021 | |   | |   The purpose of the CFP is to support the development of projects with a one-time infusion of federal dollars to make such projects self-sustaining. CFPs are designed to create community-based food projects with objectives, activities and outcomes that are in alignment with Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) primary goals.   The purpose of a Planning Project (PP) is to complete a plan toward the improvement of community food security in keeping with the primary goals of the CFPCGP. PPs are to focus on a defined community and describe in detail the activities and outcomes of the planning project.   Application Requirements (follow all instructions thoroughly) can be read below. | |   | | | | COMUNITY FOOD PROJECTS (CFP) PLANNING PROJECTS (PP) Application | | | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | CITY OPENING MORE PARKS, STAFF RETURNING TO OFFICES  With access to COVID-19 vaccines starting a new chapter in the year-long pandemic, City of South Fulton officials are taking steps to eventually reopen city offices, parks and other facilities.   While no date has been set for a reopening, city staff have returned to their offices on a staggered basis to ensure operations are as safe as possible. The city plans to open two more parks and offer limited athletic and education programs under a plan that provides safe options for families to enjoy facilities and in-person programming this week. | | | | | | | | | | | | Vaccine Appointments | | |   | | | Read Announcement | | | | | | | | | | | | |   | | |   SOUTH FULTON RESIDENTS INPUT NEEDED FOR PLAN UPDATE | | The City of South Fulton Comprehensive Plan will update and reassesses where the City of South Fulton stands today and how it intends to grow in the future by reaffirming the vision, developing strategies for growth, and developing a work plan designed to make that vision a reality. |   | | | GIVE YOUR INPUT HERE | | | | | | | The Transmittal Hearing is a formal hearing to submit the plan for State and Regional Comment. No action is required, and the plan can be revised up to Adoption on October 31, 2021. The 2021 Comprehensive Plan process is broken apart into 3 phases.    ·    Phase 1 examines the issues and opportunities of the City of South Fulton (click the link below to participate in this phase).  ·    Phase 2 reaffirms the vision and updates to the land use plan for the City of South Fulton.  ·    Phase 3 develops the work program for the City of South Fulton to address the issues and opportunities and implements the vision and land use plan  | | |   | | | | | | | |   |   Funeral Assistance for Georgians Who Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19   Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced that FEMA has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for Georgians who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Congresswoman Williams helped pass the funeral assistance program as part of the American Rescue Plan. | | | | | | | | | |   | | | | Read Press Release | | | | | | | Funeral Assistance FAQ and Application | | | |   | | | | | | | |   |   CFPB RULES CLARIFIES TENANTS CAN HOLD DEBT COLLECTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ILLEGAL EVICTIONS Bureau Issues Interim Final Rule on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act  CDC Moratorium A temporary eviction moratorium ordered by the CDC has been extended through June 30, 2021. The CDC order generally prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for non-payment of rent, if the tenant submits a written declaration that they are unable to afford full rental payments and would likely become homeless or have to move into a shared living setting. This prohibition applies to an agent or attorney acting as a debt collector on behalf of a landlord or owner of the residential property. Tens of thousands of tenants and families are evicted every week, many of whom would have had a right to stay in their homes if they had given their landlord a completed CDC eviction moratorium declaration. According to a recent Government Accountability Office report, tenants facing eviction may be unaware of the moratorium or may not understand the steps they must take to act on its protections. Declarations can be submitted in languages other than English, and alternative forms are available online here. | | | | | | | | |   | | | | CDC Eviction Moratorium | | | | | | CDC Eviction Protection Declaration Form | | | | | | | COVID-19 Housing Protections | | | | | | Available Forms | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | SOUTH FULTON AIMS TO REDUCE FALSE ALARM CALLS WITH SERVICE | |   | | | | | The city recently launched the False Alarm Reduction Program, an effort to reduce the 96-percent false alarm rate in South Fulton. Cutting that rate will allow officers to respond more efficiently to actual emergency calls and provide them more time for proactive patrols and building relationships with the residents they protect and serve. Register below. | | | | Register Here | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | |   | |   | |   | | GEORGIA OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS EDUCATION FUNDS   Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Education have opened up applications for the Families of Children with Special Needs Reimbursement through May 14. | | | | Learn More | | | | | | |   | | In his State of the State address this year, Kemp announced the state would set aside $10 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief funds to offset costs that parents of students with special needs faced due to COVID-19.   Read below to get more information. Some of the questions addressed:   ·    Who is eligible for reimbursement of special education? ·    What is the reimbursement period? ·    What information should be available before starting the application? ·    Is there a maximum amount of reimbursement per child? ·    Will every parent reimbursement request be approved? | |   | | | | Read Announcement | | | | | | | Application | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | MAYOR'S SPOTLIGHT   HIGHLIGHTING BUSINESSES & PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH FULTON | |   | | | | Be the ONE in 2021 Recognize people or a business as a model for South Fulton | | |  Be the one of many - the one who changes, connects, brings it, rises up, helps, learns, models, and continuously reaches for the stars!   If you are nominated, you will see your picture here!   Send your nominations to: william.edwards@cityofsouthfultonga.gov | | | | MAYOR'S SPOTLIGHT | | | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | Corey E. Adams, Sr., MPA City Clerk City of South Fulton |   | | | Comment Instructions | | | |                City of South Fulton Virtual Council Meeting | | | | | | | | | | | | Meeting Calendar | | |   | List of City Council LIVE Meetings   Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Virtual Special Called Meeting at 3:00PM Work Session 4:00PM Zoning Hearings 6:00PM   Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Regular Meeting at 4:00PM |   | | | | | |   | | | | Public Comment Form  and  Agenda Packet Here | | | |   | | | | Email City Clerk | | | |   | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | |   | | | | REGISTER HERE | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | Details Here | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | For More Information | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | |   | |   | |   | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | | | | | The City of South Fulton, Georgia is committed to creating a positive and inspiring place to work in service to our citizens. We invite interested applicants to apply for an opportunity that will motivate them to bring their unique experience, creativity and enthusiasm to their job. Explore our career openings to learn more about the exciting job that awaits you in the emerging City of South Fulton, Georgia. |   | | | APPLY HERE | | | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | The South Fulton Police Department is hiring for Police Officer Recruits and Police Officer II (certified officers) positions! Starting Salary: Police Officer Recruit - $44,926.00 Police Officer II - $52,007.00 | |   | | | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MY CITY! | |   | | | |   | | Langston Hughes HS will graduate 59 students with dual degrees in 2021. To find out more visitwww.fultonschools.org. | |   | | | | | | | |   | | NO TRESPASSING AT VANDIVER LAKE We have received numerous complaints and reports of criminal activity at Vandiver Lake, which is located on Camp Creek Pkwy / Merk Rd. Discharging firearms, illegal dumping/burning, unlawful ATV/dirt bike use, unlawful fishing to name a few. We have been working diligently with the property owner(s) and they have erected “No Trespassing” signs and concrete barriers to limit unlawful entry into the property. No one has permission to be on this property — cameras and other measures have been implemented by the owner to catch violators.  ·    Fishing is unlawful on this private property (so, don’t park on Camp Creek Pkwy and walk down to the pond) ·    All-terrain vehicle use is unlawful on this private property ·    Discharge of firearms is unlawful on this private property ·    Being on this private property is unlawful ·    The South Fulton Police Department has the authority to enforce laws pertaining to, but not limited to, persons found trespassing on this property. | |   | | | |   | |   | |   | |   | |   | |   | |   | |   | |   | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | |   | |   | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | Read More | | | | | | | | | Find Out More | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | |   | |   Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websitehere | | | | |   |   Get Daily Updated Status Report of COVID-19 Cases   You can get updated Georgia Department of Public Health reports.   Read daily reports here | | | | | | | | |   | | | | | Visit the Fulton County Board of Health websitehere | |   | | | | | |   | | | |   | | | | | | | | | | | Grad Dates Here | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | | | We are here to serve! City of South Fulton Residents Call us at 470-809-7721 |   | | | SEEClickFIX | | | | | | COSF Website | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | |   Visit the Fulton County Schools websitehere | | | | |   | | Subscribe to us:newsletter@cityofsouthfultonga.gov | |   | | ‌‌‌‌‌ | | | | | |   | | | Mayor William "Bill" Edwards | City Hall,5440 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, S.W.,South Fulton, GA 30032 | | | Unsubscribe deloris.baskin@cityofsouthfultonga.gov | | Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice | | Sent bydawn.alvan@cityofsouthfultonga.govpowered by | | | Try email marketing for free today! | | |