Human Health and the Environment...

 

What is really the sustainable  community; Clean air, Clean Water, and much more.

     

 

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5-21-10: Fulton County Identifies English Avenue Community Projects

 

In response to resident requests, Fulton County officials have identified four (4) primary areas of service delivery within the English Avenue and Vine City Communities,

City of Atlanta: (1) HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention, (2) Substance Abuse Education and Treatment, (3) Homelessness and (4) Unemployment.

 

Located at the Fulton County Neighborhood Union Regional Health Center, the Common Ground “One-Stop” Program will also provide assistance to residents in Community Outreach and Information Projects.  Participating departments include the Departments of Health Services, Human Services, Workforce Development, Mental Health, and Environment and Community Development.

 

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5-10-10: English Avenue Community Clean-up Project

 

Fulton County got a jump start on the official kickoff of Earth Day 2010.  Over 150 community volunteers participated with Fulton County and the City of Atlanta to dispose of 60,000 pounds of solid waste and scrap 12,000 pounds of discarded tires.  Proctor Creek was also involved as volunteers removed several barrels from the water. 

 

Click here for “Additional Information on the English Avenue Clean-Up”

 

Click here for Photos of the "Community Clean Up: Earth Day 2010 (Vine City/English Avenue)"
     

 

4-22-10: "Fulton County Celebrates Earth Day 2010 and Fulton’s Commitment to the Protection of Human Health and the Environment"

 

Click here for the "RESOLUTION CELEBRATING EARTH DAY 2010 AND REAFFIRMING FULTON COUNTY’S COMMITMENT TO PREVENTING THE HUMAN-HEALTH IMPACTS OF ENVIRONMENTALLY HARMFUL ACTIVITIES"

 

Click here for Photos of the "Community Clean Up: Earth Day 2010 (Vine City/English Avenue)"
     

 

3-25-10: "Fulton County Environmental Policies and Procedures: Legislation Adopted by the Board of Commissioners"

 

1.  Resolution calling for Report and Recommendations on Environmental Justice, 1995

 

2.  Environmental Justice Strategies (1995)

 

3.  Staff Support: Environment and Environmental Justice, 1-26-10

     

 

2-26-10: Fulton Industrial Re-Development Framework Plan:  Proposed Change in Land Use Designation

 

“The FIB Re-Development Framework Plan” changes the current designation of the Fulton Industrial Boulevard (FIB) area from Community Live-Work and Regional Live-Work at I-20 to “Retail-Industrial”.  The staff has proposed a designation to the current land use plan that would not require mixed use projects to have a residential component.

 

“In an effort to protect and promote industrial uses and the large employment base, residential uses should not be encouraged within the FIB,” the report states.  The “FIB Framework Plan” was based upon a plan presented to 25 community representatives in November 2007.  The plan was also presented to Business Community representatives in October 2009.

 

Other major components of the FIB Re-development Plan include Goals and Outcomes in the areas of Public Safety Health and Human Services Housing Transportation and Environment.  The Fulton Industrial Boulevard (FIB) study area includes the unincorporated parcels of the Fulton Industrial District, District 5 and District 7.  Upon review and approved by the Board of Commissioners, the plan will be submitted to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for approval.

 

Click here for more information, “FIB Re-Development Framework: Plan, Implementation Section”

 

Click here for the "FIB Study Area"
     

 

2-26-10: "Environment/Environmental Justice: Budget Highlights"

 

Click here to view the "Budget Highlights concerning the Environment and Environmental Justice"
     

 

10-22-09: "MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM RECEIVES STATE GRANTS"

 

The Fulton County Behavioral (Mental) Health Program has received a grant award from the State of Georgia for the period July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010 to provide Mental Health services to residents of Fulton County. The Department also received funds in the amount of $153,878 to provide Mental Health services to eligible residents of Fulton County. The FY 2009 Approved Budget for the Department of Mental Health was $14,159,241
     

 

10-2-09: "Person-To-Person Assistance Available at 141 Pryor Street, Fulton County Government Center"

 

Fulton County residents who suffered losses can get person-to-person assistance at the Fulton County Disaster Recovery Center Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 7:00pm and on Sundays 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 

 

Before visiting the Centers, persons should first apply for assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by Telephone 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) 7:00am to 10:00pm.  Help in all languages is available.

 

Aid available can include grants to help pay for temporary housing & home repairs and other serious disaster – related expenses.  Low – interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration will also be available to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance. Free parking at two Underground Atlanta Parking Decks is located at MLK Jr. Drive, Pryor & Central Avenue.  FEMA will distribute vouchers for parking charges.

 

Residents of District 5 and other Residents of Fulton County can apply for Individual Assistance NOW!

 

On-Line at www.DisasterAssistance.gov

 

Telephone:  1-800-621-3362 (FEMA) or 1-888-462-7585 for the Hearing and Speech Impaired

 

8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday — Sunday

 

When you call, have this information ready:       

  • Telephone Number

  •  Social Security Number

  •  Mailing Address

  •  Address of Damaged Property (With brief description of damaged property)

  •  Insurance Information

 You may be eligible for:

 

  1. Emergency Assistance (for basic needs)

  2. Loans (Must apply to SBA directly for loans covering personal property, vehicle repair or replacement and moving and storage expenses)

  3. Temporary Housing

  4. Public Transportation Expenses

  5. Medical and Dental Expenses

 

For more information about Fulton County’s response go to:    

 OR

 

Contact me at:  

           

Telephone Number: 404-612-8222

On-Line: www.emmadarnell.com

E-Mail: emma.darnell@fultoncountyga.gov

 
     

 

8-5-09: "General Services Submits Application for Project to Reduce Fossil- Fuel Emissions"

 

“Climate Showcase Communities Application and Grant ($500,000) to fund a (1.) Traffic Control Center Project (2.)

Retrofit Several County Buildings and (3.) Retrofit the East Atlanta Library with solar energy.

 

 

 

Source: "Application and Grant Award Summary to EPA: Energy Efficiency Project"