Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 6:15pm

ATLANTA -- Heavy rain throughout much of metro Atlanta resulted in flooding Sunday morning.

11Alive meteorologist Allison Chinchar said certain areas in northeastern Georgia got between 4 and 6 inches of rain, including Forsyth, Hall and north Fulton counties.

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The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the Atlanta Road area of Flowery Branch should be avoided, as more than 6 inches of rain shut down the street between Spout Springs and Wade Orr roads. The city of Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

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Man found dead at Atlanta airport

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 4:57pm

ATLANTA -- A man's body was found Sunday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Atlanta Police spokesman John Chafee confirmed the man was found dead in the seat of a vehicle in a Delta Air Lines parking lot. Investigators determined he died of a massive heart attack.

The man's name has not been released. An Atlanta Fire spokesperson said he was a vendor.

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Fulton County Commission approves F.R.E.S.H. grants

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, May 17th, 1:10 pm

Fulton County Commissioners approved $1,850,000 in 2013-2014 F.R.E.S.H. (Fulton Roundtable Expanded Services Headquarters) Grant funds for selected non-profit groups to carry out programs and direct services to children ages 0 to 21 from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The grant recipients were recommended by the F.R.E.S.H. Grant Community Advisory Boards. Commissioners approved the grant awards during the Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Recess Meeting.

The Community Advisory Boards reviewed applications, identified potential program sites and determined funding allocations. All applicants were required to address at least one of the following goals from the Board of Commissioners Health and Human Services Focus Areas, which included developing a network of integrated and effective health and human services that improve health outcomes and promote health equity; and enact policies that promote health equity and environmental justice.

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Fulton County to host session to teach seniors how to guard against scams

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, May 17th, 12:59 pm

Fulton County is hosting another information session to help seniors to avoid scams. The session will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Auburn Senior Center located at 300 Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta. The Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Housing and Community Development sponsors the program.

Scams that often target seniors include but are not limited to telemarketing, reverse mortgages, healthcare/health insurance, home and auto repair. This session will provide information to help seniors to identify, prevent and report fraudulent and deceptive schemes.

Citizens in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability including communications in an alternative format, please contact Deborah Porcher in the Department of Housing and Human Services at (404) 613-7944. for Georgia Relay Access: Dial 711.

For more information, call 404-613-7944.

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Fulton Co. Board names new Director of Registration & Elections

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 6:03pm

Fulton Co. Board names new Director of Registration & Elections

ATLANTA -- The Fulton County Board of Commissioners named Richard Barron as the new Director of Registration & Elections at their meeting on Wednesday.

Barron, an official for Fulton County reported, comes from Williamson County, Texas, where is served as Elections Administrator. There, he supervised 30 election cycles. Since 1999, Barron has put in work in several areas of the public and private sector with services related to elections.

Barron attended the University of Oregon, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree, followed by a Master of Arts degree at Antioch University.

"I am confident that Mr. Barron will serve the citizens of Fulton County with integrity and professionalism," Mary Carole Cooney, Chair of the Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections said.

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Fulton County seeks public comment

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Wednesday, May 15th, 4:30 pm

Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department wants public comment on the draft proposed FY2013 Substantial Amendments. The amendments are part of the 2010 – 2014 Consolidated Plan and Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 Annual Action Plan. HUD requires each jurisdiction to conduct a citizen participation process regarding Substantial Amendments in accordance with the jurisdiction’s citizen participation plan.

The Substantial Amendments cover the funding of projects such as Public Services, Housing Rehabilitation, Emergency Shelter, Public Facilities and Infrastructures. Additionally, the plan covers Slum and Blight, Economic Development, Program Administration, and Acquisition and Rehabilitation of foreclosed/Abandoned/Blighted properties.

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2012 turnout strong for Fulton Co. Arts & Culture

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:00pm

2012 turnout strong for Fulton Co. Arts & Culture

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture announced on Tuesday that South Fulton Arts Facilities are attracting a good number of visitors.

In 2012, as reported by Jolene Butts Freeman of the Fulton Co. Government, South Fulton Arts Centers held over 550 activities and had a total turnout of around 38,000 people. Those activities included classes, summer camps, Art at Work, exhibits, festivals, lectures, screenings, workshops and productions.

Over 18,000 visited the Southwest Arts Center Performance Theater & Gallery in 2012. A portion of that number came from attendance of "Mountaintop" - a presentation by Tony Award Winner Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company. The play averaged 222 people per show.

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