Local elections that take place without federal or state contests on the ballot rarely attract large numbers of voters, a political science professor at Emory University said. But next week, residents will have opportunities to hear directly from runoff candidates in races spanning Atlanta, South Fulton and Sandy Springs, as contenders participate in candidate forums […]
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Chattahoochee Hills Mayor talks south Fulton County’s development challenges and pathways
Last February, during a packed city council meeting in Union City, residents urged officials to reject more data centers and warehouses in their community. They asked for walkable neighborhoods, shopping, restaurants, and amenities similar to Alpharetta in north Fulton County. But reaching that goal isn’t easy for cities on the south side of Fulton County. […]
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South Fulton councilwoman launches campaign for controversial mayor’s seat
South Fulton Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs launched her campaign for mayor on Sunday. Gumbs has served on the city council since South Fulton’s first election in 2017. She announced her candidacy during a time that Mayor Khalid Kamau is under scrutiny for alleged “unauthorized use of city resources” and was temporarily barred from city hall in […]
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City of South Fulton takes steps to spur $2 billion in development over 20 years
The City of South Fulton has taken tangible steps to promote a projected $2 billion in growth, over 20 years, in two sections of the city that face different types of challenges – the rural west side and the commercial east side of town.
