Tue., October 1, 2013 2:13pm
Despite Glitches, Non-Profit Distributes ObamaCare Info
Employees from the non-profit group Enroll America had partnered with healthcare navigators to help people sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act Tuesday, but website issues dashed their plans. Instead, Enroll America staffers handed out information and gave presentations to the public at the East Point branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.
Mon., September 30, 2013 1:26pm
Libraries Prepare for ObamaCare Enrollment
Public libraries have been preparing themselves for what many believe could be a surge in visitors as online health insurance exchanges open under the Affordable Care Act. “In large swaths of Georgia, the only place you can get free internet is at your public library,” said Alan Harkness, director of the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries in Columbus.
Thu., September 12, 2013 7:00am
Fulton Jail Installs New Locks
Fulton County corrections officials say they're preparing to move some inmates into cells with new locks. County corrections spokeswoman Tracy Flanagan says new cell locks have been installed on the fifth floor of the jail, and inmates will begin moving into their new cells Thursday morning.
Thu., September 5, 2013 8:00am
Fulton County Voter Rolls Incorrect
Fulton County elections officials say they're working to resolve voter roll discrepancies ahead of local elections. At least four cities have reported that voters are listed in the wrong district or the wrong city or are not listed on voter rolls at all.
Sat., August 24, 2013 7:00am
Fulton County Limits Travel And Training
— The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on some employee travel and training expenses and calling for a review of county policies.
Thu., May 23, 2013 3:00pm
Fulton County Gets New Elections Chief
Rick Barron will take over next month as Fulton County's new elections chief, as the department continues to deal with a state investigation into problems at the polls.
Tue., May 14, 2013 5:00am
Fulton Taxpayers Buy Tax Commissioner's SUV
Records show that a Georgia tax commissioner used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use. The 2013 Ford Explorer Limited used by Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand cost taxpayers $39,000.
Mon., May 13, 2013 7:00am
Court Dismisses 1,800 For Police No-Shows
Records show that at least 1,800 criminal cases have been dismissed in a metro Atlanta county court since 2010 because police officers failed to show up in court despite being subpoenaed to testify. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the findings after its investigation of Fulton County Magistrate Court.
Wed., March 20, 2013 11:41am
The state Senate tabled a bill Wednesday that would change the makeup of the Fulton County Commission. Democrats argue the measure is part of a wider GOP effort to assert more control over districts with predominantly black voters.
Fri., February 1, 2013 10:29am
Elections Board Investigation Continues
The State Board of Elections is still considering whether to ask the state Attorney General to look into problems with Fulton County’s handling of the November 6th election.