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As part of a month-long drive, nearly 100,000 pounds of food have been distributed to South Fulton residents in need. City leaders launched the effort in late April to help residents impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Much of the food has been provided by the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and nearly a dozen partners and sponsors have joined the initiative to ensure enough support was available to distribute the food. Participating organizations include the Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Coca Cola Bottling Company, State Farm, Elizabeth Baptist Church, Cliftondale Church, Renaissance Church of Christ, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Old National Area Residents United (ONARU), Siloam Church International and the Delta Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Frater...

Nonprofits in South Fulton and around the world are joining the #GivingTuesdayNow movement to help meet the needs of individuals impacted by COVID-19. While #GivingTuesday is typically observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesdayNow was launched in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. It's designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world. People can show their generosity in a variety of ways, whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to causes. The global movement emphasizes opportunities to give back to communities and causes in safe ways that allow for social connection even while practicing physi...

The City of South Fulton was set to kick off its campaign to recruit 60 mentors for local youth just as the first case of coronavirus in city limits was announced. Now leaders are regrouping and announcing a virtual event to share the details of the city's partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA), and how residents can get involved. For six decades, BBBSMA has been a much-needed resource for some of the most vulnerable children in the local community. However, the number of children on the organization's waitlist is outpacing the number of mentors stepping up to volunteer. In South Fulton alone, nearly 200 youth are waiting to be paired with a mentor in the program. City leaders are asking local residents to answer the call for volunteers and help BBBSMA ...

Source: City of South Fulton Press Release Earlier today, Mayor Bill Edwards and the South Fulton Police Department helped resident Hattie Lucy Young celebrate a milestone birthday. Young, who has lived within a radius of only several miles for her entire life, turned 100 years old on April 12 amidst the trials of the COVID-19 virus. Officials honored her with a sirens-blazing parade past her home on Montilly Place. She was even serenaded over the loud speaker. “It’s not every day you turn 100,” Mayor William “Bill” Edwards said. “She has spent her entire life here and contributed significantly to the quality of life through her service to her community.” (Story continues below...) Hattie Lucy Young smiles as Mayor William “Bill” Edwards wishes her a happy birthday. The Ci...

In honor of Earth Day, South Fulton resident Mandisha Thomas is helping the community to learn to grow their own food. Thomas, founder of the nonprofit Golden Gate Health Care Resources, Inc., launched a free Georgia Grow Box campaign just weeks ago. She, along with several partners, registered 50 South Fulton residents to receive all the items they need to start a home garden. Thomas has been sounding the alarm about food insecurity in South Fulton for several years. She tackled the topic last year on Earth Day during her inaugural Georgia Environmental Education and Awareness Symposium. She's also been named to the board of Market 166, an effort launched to bring a grocery co-op to the area and address local food deserts. Concerns about COVID-19-related food scarcity prompted...

Atlanta Community Food Bank is stepping up to provide food for Fulton County Schools families during spring break. The organization will distribute groceries at 10 locations on April 9 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Five of the distribution sites are in South Fulton County. They are: Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 7340 Old National Hwy; Chapel Hill Church Atlanta, 4330 Washington Road; East Point First Mallalieu UMC, 2651 N. Church Street; Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Road; and Impact Ministries, New City Church, 3355 Old Jonesboro Road. Mayor William "Bill" Edwards and Fulton County Commissioner Joe Carn have partnered with the organization to distribute food at Prince Hall Grand Lodge. Their event will begin at 10 a.m. Atlanta Community Food Bank and its partner food pantries are con...