South Fulton Today

Crawford County residents told to 'shelter in place' during fire at the Olin Epoxy plant

By Valerie Bonk | Jul 28, 2021

A chemical plant fire prompted fire officials to tell nearby residents to shelter in place to protect themselves from airborne toxins.

Deadline near to help special needs families 'overcome financial challenges' of pandemic

By Valerie Bonk | Jun 29, 2021

Families who had extra expenses caring for their special needs students while schools were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic have until June 30 to seek financial help from the Georgia Department of Education.

Georgia senator calls this year's Juneteenth 'extra special'

By Valerie Bonk | Jun 27, 2021

President Joe Biden signing a law to make Juneteenth a federal holiday made this year's holiday particularly important, State Sen. Sonya Halpern said.

Georgia senator wins Telly Award with 'zero dollar budget'

By Valerie Bonk | Jun 26, 2021

Sen. Sally Harrell, of District 40, recently won a Telly Award for a video that details her efforts to ban single-use plastics and plastic grocery bags in Georgia.