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Fulton County, Georgia

Fulton County Georgia
US county information
NameFulton County
StateGeorgia
SeatAtlanta
Largest cityAtlanta
US Area
Total Area534.61 sq mi (1384.6 km2)
Land Area528.66 sq mi (1369.2 km2)
Water Area5.95 sq mi (15.4 km2)
Population Est.1020104 (2009)
Density596/km2 (1544/sq mi)
Founded1853
Congressional district5th
Congressional district6th
Congressional district13th
Time zoneEastern
Time zoneEastern: UTC-5/-4: -5/-4

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Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its county seat is Atlanta, the state capital since 1868 and the principal county of the Atlanta metropolitan area. At the 2010 United States Census, the population was 920,581; however Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed suspects significant undercounting in the City of Atlanta, which implies similar concerns for Fulton County as a whole � the 2009 estimate of the county's population was 1,020,014, 10.8% higher than the 2010 census results.

Fulton County is one of the five core counties of the Atlanta metropolitan area and the most populous county in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Fulton County Georgia Video

This video follows I-85 in Metro Atlanta from Pleasantdale Rd. (Exit 96) in northeast DeKalb County to North Ave. (Exit 249D) in Downtown Atlanta near Georgia Tech on the Downtown Connector with I-75. In this video you'll see one of the largest stack interchanges and one of the largest, most congested roads in the southeast. Once known primarily for its handsome homes on large plots of lush green land, this city has transformed itself into a gusty metropolis. It has a dizzying assortment of nightclubs, blues bars, cafes, shops, and restaurants ranging from teahouses to palaces of culinary art that regularly make "best in the nation" lists. Every Fortune 500 firm is represented here and Atlanta has pushed its population close to 6 million people as of 2009 estimates (the city proper is almost 500000), swelling both inside the perimeter and its suburbs with scientists, high-tech workers, and creative types lured by the energy of a city on the move. This is the center of the New South, but with gusto!
4.42 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This video was edited together by me with love, not just to share the mourning of our family and friends, but also to celebrate the life and journey of my brother, Mike, who was loved by so many. It seems that so many families and friends never get together enough, and only come together when a loved one has passed. It's sad when it takes the loss of someone we love to bring us all together, but that seems to be the way it is in life, when maybe we should all get together before it's too late. Not only when it's time to say goodbye. I'm sure some may have wondered why I was shooting video that day, and most never knew that I was a broadcast professional and that it was what I did for a living, maybe even thinking that I was feeling no pain, but that's not true. I loved my brother very much, and that's why I did this tribute to him. Even in that time of sadness and loss for me, I felt I had to set aside my pain for a few minutes to capture what I knew could be a way for me to honor my brother's life here on earth, and that if I didn't capture the family and friends who were there to honor and pay their respects to Mike, who would? I was that guy! Creating magic through video and audio has been my passion in life for about 26 years now, and it's something I love, and is what I do best. If not for me, these moments in life that can be very sad can also be a time to reflect on the love and life of someone very special and dear to us all. I hope I was able to capture a time in <b>...</b>
4.67 min. | 4.0 user rating		 This video follows a major Atlanta roadway -- Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (MLK). MLK's western end is at the Chattahoochee River, which acts as the Cobb-Fulton County border; its eastern end is at the entrance to Historic Oakland Cemetery. From I-20 exit 53 to the Chattahoochee River, MLK Jr. Drive is Georgia State Route 139. State Route 139 continues westward across the 'Hooch as Mableton Parkway, to its terminus at US 78/278/SR 8 (Veterans Memorial Highway SW) in Mableton, Georgia. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive passes through the heart of Downtown Atlanta, providing access to the Georgia State Capitol, the old World of Coca-Cola, Underground Atlanta, the Fulton County Courthouse, and the Richard B. Russell Federal Building. Access is also provided to Philips Arena, the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta University Center, and the Fulton County Airport at Charlie Brown Field.
9.70 min. | 4.5 user rating		 LEAKED ALBUM The Burrrprint 2 HD Gucci Mane Mixtape Burrprint 3D Coming Out April 13TH Parental Advisory Explicit Content disclaimer* i do not own this song. all rights reserved to the rightful owner, not me.
3.92 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This video follows US 29 northbound from the north end of SR 279/Herschel Road, through Downtown College Park and Downtown East Point, to just south of SR 166/Langford Parkway and the East Point-Atlanta city limit line. A little tidbit: The Atlanta Airport is in the City of College Park, the City of East Point, and portions of unincorporated Clayton and Fulton counties, seven miles south of Downtown Atlanta. The Airport is patrolled by the Atlanta Police Department, while those who are accused of crimes on the Airport grounds are transported to the Clayton County Jail.
4.37 min. | 4.73 user rating
This is a video of me riding on MARTA, which is an acronym for Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. MARTA serves mostly Fulton and DeKalb counties, excepting a rail station (Airport - S7) in Clayton County, serving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and C-Tran, and one bus route (Route 12 - Howell Mill/Cumberland) that provides access to Cumberland Mall in Cobb County. MARTA's not funded by the state -- it's funded by a 1% sales tax from Fulton and DeKalb counties. Because of this lack of state funding, MARTA General Manager and CEO, Dr. Beverly A. Scott, was talking about cutting some of the authority's service, by consolidating some bus routes and cutting back rail service hours (ie, going to a six day service week, for rail and buses). Check out MARTA's website -- itsmarta.com
8.00 min. | 4.92 user rating		 This video gives y'all a tour of Douglasville, Georgia, which is 22 miles west of Downtown Atlanta. It's the county seat of and one of the two incorporated areas in Douglas County, Villa Rica being the other (a portion of the "City of Gold" extends into Carroll County). Lithia Springs, located near the intersection of Bankhead Highway and Thornton Road, was incorporated up until 2001, when the city de-incorporated, letting the county take over its services.
7.95 min. | 4.92 user rating		 This video follows Georigia State Route 13, from its beginning at US 19/SR 9 in Midtown Atlanta, to Old Peachtree Road, in Duluth. SR 13, known as Buford Highway, Atlanta Highway and Falcon Parkway, is a major route through Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, north DeKalb County, western Gwinnett County and Hall County.
7.77 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This video gives you a tour of Roswell and Alpharetta, located in north Fulton County, Georgia.
6.03 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Here's some ice/snow action from the City of College Park. This city of about 20382 people is home to Georgia's second largest convention center (Georgia International Convention Center); the "World's Busiest Airport" (portions of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were taken from College Park, East Point, Hapeville, and unincorporated Clayton and Fulton counties); and several buildings/places which are on the US National Register of Historic Places.
6.05 min. | 4.5 user rating

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Fulton Asks for Sex Ed Input - Patch.com Tweet this news
Patch.com--Stop by Independence High School in Alpharetta until May 15 for a better look at -Fulton County- Schools potential human sexuality curriculum. As part of the process for approving a new curriculum and in tandem with the -Georgia- Board of Educa - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:38:07 GMT+00:00
Ex-Principal Disputes 'Unprofessional Behavior' Claim - WSB Atlanta Tweet this news
WSB Atlanta--In a statement from the -Georgia- Charter Schools Association, spokesman Seth Coleman told Petchenik the "GCSA had nothing to do with any employment decisions made by the -Fulton County- School System regarding Dr. Baskerville.&q - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:05:24 GMT+00:00
Fulton County jury convicts man of rape 15 years after attack - The Republic Tweet this news
The Republic--AP ATLANTA � A -Fulton County- jury has convicted a -Georgia- man of rape charges nearly 15 years after prosecutors say he attacked a young college student. The -Fulton County- District Attorney's Office says 48-year-old Raoul Lynch was - Date : Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:03:01 GMT+00:00
Judge releases Fulton County from oversight - NECN Tweet this news
NECN--US District Judge Marvin Shoob said in his order on Thursday that the county has "vastly improved the quality of representation provided to -Fulton County's- foster children." The federal oversight came after the class-action - Date : Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:10:51 GMT+00:00
Census chief quizzed on Atlanta, Fulton numbers - Atlanta Journal Constitution Tweet this news
Atlanta Journal Constitution--Days after Atlanta and -Fulton County- officials said they plan to challenge what they perceive as an undercount in the 2010 census, the subject came up at a Friday speech by US Census Bureau Director Robert Groves at -Georgi - Date : Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:36:18 GMT+00:00
Revolving door in Fulton superintendent's office - Atlanta Journal Constitution Tweet this news
Atlanta Journal Constitution--Jack Parish, who was Henry -County's- superintendent for 11 years and is now a lecturer at the University of -Georgia-, said larger school districts tend to have a higher turnover than smaller ones, but that alone doesn& - Date : Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:31:56 GMT+00:00
Music Festival at Riverwood High School Saturday - Patch.com Tweet this news
Patch.com--The event, presented by -Fulton County- Schools, kicks off at noon, and there will be something for practically everyone throughout the day. Look for performances by Holcomb Bridge Middle School Jazz Band, Main Street Academy Percussion Ensembl - Date : Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:22:33 GMT+00:00
Fulton County Students Eat Better, Local - Patch.com Tweet this news
Patch.com---...- according to a new education initiative by -Fulton County- Schools. The system's Farm to School and -Georgia- Grown programs kicked off during February at fifteen area schools, including Hembree Springs Elementary, Crabapple Crossing - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:40:50 GMT+00:00
Ga. Society of ASCs Wins Case Against Department of Community Health Over ... - Becker's ASC Review Tweet this news
Becker's ASC Review--The -Fulton County- Court held that DCH was allowed to ask for the information in the 2009 survey but enjoined DCH from requiring the information during the pendency of GSASC's appeal to the -Georgia- Court of Appeals. GSASC - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:54:29 GMT+00:00
Dueling press conferences between Rep. Peake and Sen. Brown suggest impasse - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--Right now, conservative Republicans are emboldened by their near supermajority in the -Georgia- General Assembly and Rep . Peake's has seen how new incorporated cities inside -Fulton County- such as Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:57:41 GMT+00:00

Board of Commissioners
District Commissioner Party
District 1 (At-Large) John H. Eaves (Chairman) Democratic
District 2 (At-Large) Robert "Robb" Pitts Democratic
District 3 Liz Hausmann Republican
District 4 Tom Lowe Republican
District 5 Emma I. Darnell Democratic
District 6 Joan P. Garner Democratic
District 7 William "Bill" Edwards (Vice Chairman) Democratic

Board of Commissioners Staff
Position held Name
County manager Zachary Williams
Clerk to the Commission Mark Massey
County attorney David Ware
Finance director Patrick O' Connor

Presidential elections results in Fulton County>
Presidential elections results in Fulton County
Year Democratic Republican Others
2008 67.06% 272,000 32.08% 130,136 0.86% 3,489
 2004  59.28% 199,436  39.94% 134,372  0.77% 2,599
 2000  59.76% 152,039  39.84% 104,870  2.39% 6,303
1996 58.9% 143,306 39.6% 89,809 4.2% 10,053
1992 57.3% 147,459 33.2% 85,451 9.6% 24,499
 1988  56.2% 120,752  42.8% 91,785  1.0% 2,152
 1984  56.9% 125,567  43.1% 95,149  0.0% 0
 1980  61.6% 118,748  33.7% 64,909  4.7% 9,066
1976 67.8% 129,849 32.2% 61,552 0.0% 0
1972 43.6% 74,329 56.4% 96,256 0.0% 0
 1968  43.5% 77,847  35.8% 64,153  20.7% 37,068
1964 56.1% 93,540 43.9% 73,205 0.0% 11
1960 50.8% 55,803 49.2% 53,940 0.0% 0

Municipalities and communities of Fulton County, Georgia (U.S. state)

County seat: Atlanta
CitiesAtlanta � * Alpharetta * Chattahoochee Hills * College Park � * East Point * Fairburn * Hapeville * Johns Creek * Milton * Mountain Park � * Palmetto � * Roswell * Sandy Springs * Union City
Unincorporated
communities		Campbellton * Hopewell * Red Oak * Sandtown * South Fulton
Footnotes�This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Metro Atlanta

CountiesBarrow * Bartow * Butts * Carroll * Cherokee * Clayton * Cobb * Coweta * Dawson * DeKalb * Douglas * Fayette * Forsyth * Fulton * Gwinnett * Hall * Haralson * Heard * Henry * Jasper * Lamar * Meriwether * Newton * Paulding * Pickens * Pike * Rockdale * Spalding * Walton
Major citiesAtlanta
Cities and towns
100k-250k		Roswell * Sandy Springs
Cities and towns
25k-100k		Alpharetta * Candler-McAfee * Duluth * Dunwoody * East Point * Gainesville * Johns Creek * Mableton * Marietta * Milton * Newnan * North Atlanta * Peachtree City * Redan * Smyrna * Tucker
Cities and towns
10k-25k		Acworth * Belvedere Park * Buford * Carrollton * Cartersville * College Park * Conyers * Covington * Decatur * Druid Hills * Douglasville * Fayetteville * Forest Park * Griffin * Kennesaw * Lawrenceville * Lilburn * Monroe * Mountain Park * North Decatur * North Druid Hills * Panthersville * Powder Springs * Riverdale * Snellville * Stockbridge * Sugar Hill * Union City * Winder * Woodstock
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