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Registration Now Open for Fulton County Citizens' University 2016

Registration is now underway for Fulton County’s Citizens University 2016. This program in its twelfth year, offers residents the opportunity to try their hand as government finance managers, tax commissioners, police officers and other officials. The registration deadline is March 18, 2016.

For the past decade, Fulton County Citizens’ University has provided residents with a first-hand look at how their county government operates and how decisions are made. The 2016 theme is “All People…One Fulton.”

The 12-week program offers interactive “real world” classes that acquaint participants with the inner workings of Fulton County government. Students receive the opportunity to set a budget, tour County facilities, go behind the scenes with police officers, experience the challenges encountered by firefighters as they save lives, and more. During the course, students will meet with County department directors to learn how their departments serve citizens.

The classes take place on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from April 7 through June 23, 2016. During the final class session, students will participate in a graduation ceremony.

Citizens’ University began in April 2004 to help citizens understand County government operations in areas such as taxes, spending and finance, police and fire training and community zoning policies.

There is a $40 registration fee that helps offset expenses, course materials and a class shirt. The class is limited to 30 participants, with priority given to Fulton County residents. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list for the 2017 program.

The program is managed by the Fulton County Department of External Affairs. For more information, call 404-612-8300 or email citizens.university@fultoncountyga.gov. Interested citizens can also visit http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/fccomm-citizens-university for details.

Fulton County Police to Host National Night Out 2015

 

 

The Fulton County Police Department, in partnership with Fulton County agencies and local neighborhoods are joining forces with thousands of communities across the nation to celebrate and participate in National Night Out 2015.

Join Fulton County Police at their “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the 112 Mega-Plex located at 5495 Old National Highway, College Park, GA 30349. This year’s program will be hosted by nationally recognized - M.C. Lightfoot.

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual crime and drug prevention event. Each year the Fulton County Police Department shares information with Fulton County residents about ways to form partnerships to help make their... neighborhoods safe places to live, work and play.

National Night Out is organized to heighten crime awareness and support for crime and drug prevention efforts sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are working together and fighting back against crime. The event also strengthens neighborhoods and police and community partnerships.

“This event is a priority for our department because it is about community and making it stronger and a safer place for Fulton County residents to live. Our National Night Out is an award winning initiative and the police department and the community look forward to this event every year,” said Interim Police Chief Gary Stiles.

Other Fulton County agencies participating in the event include; the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, Fulton County Marshal’s Office, Office of Behavioral Health Services, Health and Wellness, and the Fulton County Fire Rescue Department will also be on hand for kids to enjoy and learn about police and fire safety.

Several companies and businesses from the community are also participating in the event. Visitors can talk to representatives from local homeowners associations enjoy live entertainment, food and fun activities for the kids.

For more information about Fulton County Police Department’s “National Night Out” contact Officer Luther Lamar at (404) 612-5314, Corporal Maureen Smith at (404) 612-5321, or Public Affairs Manager, Jolene Butts Freeman at (404) 234-8945.