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News Articles: Fulton County

Four students in Black ad white marching band gear stand in front a stage where several color guard dancers wave a blue fabric matching thier leotard

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Georgia high school marching band invited to perform in 2027 London New Year's Day parade

Johns Creek students were formally invited this week and welcomed the announcement with a live performance.

October 31, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
A doctor uses a hand-held Doppler probe on a pregnant woman to measure the heartbeat of the fetus

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  • Health Care

Income study examines gap between health care access and preterm birth in Fulton County

25 pregnant women in Fulton County are receiving guaranteed income as part of a maternal health equity study on preterm birth. The goal is to better understand gaps in health care access.

September 25, 2025
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge

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  • Elections

Tuesday is the last day to vote in suburban Atlanta race to replace former state Sen. Brandon Beach

Tuesday is the final day to vote in the special state Senate runoff election in a north metro Atlanta district. 

September 22, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
FILE - Fani Willis, District Attorney of Fulton County speaks to the Associated Press on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

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  • Law

Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case

Georgia’s highest court has declined to consider Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others. 

September 16, 2025
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By:
  • Associated Press
Vials for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed at a clinic in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon, File)

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  • Health

Measles case reported in Fulton County, possible exposure near Georgia State University

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported on Sept. 12 a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of Fulton County.

September 12, 2025
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
An electric vehicle charging at a newly installed station in Union City September 9,2025

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Union City hosts ribbon cutting on new electric charging stations

Leaders in Union City celebrated World Electric Vehicle Day on Tuesday by cutting the ribbon on the city’s first public charging stations.

September 10, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews

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  • News

Georgia Today: Sanctuary cities list disappeared; Lt. Gov. race adds another; More solar for Fulton

On the June 2 edition: A list of so-called "sanctuary cities" including Atlanta and Athens disappears; a Macon state senator runs for lieutenant governor; Fulton County to generate more solar power.

June 02, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
A man dressed in a sun costume points at a solar panel as though he's powering it.

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  • News

'We drove them here.' Fulton County partners with Georgia company on solar panel expansion project

Fulton County is focusing on sustainable energy as a way to save money and decrease emissions.

June 02, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
The Neighborhood Union Health Center at 186 Sunset Ave. NW in Atlanta, part of the Fulton County health department, offers sexual health services. Layoffs at the county agency have advocates worried about any impact on Fulton's HIV prevention services. (Rebecca Grapevine / Healthbeat)

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  • Health

LISTEN: Former Fulton County health worker concerned over recent firings

Over a dozen workers at the Fulton County Board of Health have been terminated, raising concerns about the future of other divisions, as local public health offices feel the squeeze of federal budget cuts.   

May 30, 2025
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Jack Hardin, left, chairman of the Fulton County Board of Health, speaks with District Health Director Dr. Lynn Paxton at a board meeting on April 23. (Rebecca Grapevine / Healthbeat)

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  • Health

Fulton County, Georgia health department leaders put on leave after HIV workers laid off

The Fulton County Board of Health this week laid off 17 workers, apparently without the approval of the state Department of Public Health.

May 22, 2025
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By:
  • Rebecca Grapevine and
  • Healthbeat
The Fulton County Jail is shown April 11, 2023, in Atlanta.

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  • News

Women sue over Georgia law that added cash bail requirements for misdemeanors

Two women behind bars in Atlanta have sued the state of Georgia over a recent law that added a cash bail requirement for more crimes. The lawsuit accuses the state of violating people's constitutional rights to due process when they're accused of crimes that require cash bail due to last year's Senate Bill 63.

May 05, 2025
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  • Associated Press
Governor Brian Kemp alongside Fulton County board Chairman Robb Pitts.

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  • Health Care

New emergency room coming to South Atlanta aims to fill health care gaps

Grady Health Systems broke ground on a freestanding emergency room in Union City on Wednesday, as part of larger plans to improve access.

April 10, 2025
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case, Friday, March, 1, 2024, in Atlanta.

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  • News

Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' fees

A judge has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to pay more than $54,000 in attorneys' fees and to turn over documents after finding that her office violated Georgia's Open Records Act.

March 18, 2025
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  • Associated Press
An election staffer works at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Atlanta.

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  • News

The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors say

A team of independent monitors says Georgia's Fulton County conducted an "organized and orderly" election last year. The county has struggled in the past with long lines, slow reporting and even false claims of voter fraud. Given its past election problems, Republicans have repeatedly sought extra oversight of the Democratic stronghold

March 13, 2025
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  • Associated Press
Protesters march during a demonstration in opposition to a new police training center, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Atlanta.

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  • News

Lawsuit accuses Atlanta police of illegally targeting 'Stop Cop City' protesters

A federal lawsuit accuses Atlanta police of systemically targeting critics of a police and firefighter training center. The lawsuit was filed last week on behalf of "Stop Cop City" activist Jamie Marsicano, who is facing domestic terrorism and racketeering charges.

March 04, 2025
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  • Associated Press
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