Fulton County has racked up a total of eight 2024 achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing the county's zeal for pioneering programs that bolster resident services in areas such as civic education, information technology, and Health and Human Services, the spotlight was on them during the NACo Conference held in Hillsborough County, Florida, from July 12 - July 15, with accolades going to a variety of noteworthy initiatives.
"Fulton County continues to develop and provide forward thinking programs that prioritize our residents," Chairman Robb Pitts declared, noting the county's commitment to innovation and the hard work of its employees, earning national recognition, in contrast, Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson acknowledged the county's dedicated staff, attributing the success to their ongoing efforts, as reported on Fulton County's official website.
Significant among the honorees was the Fulton County Animal Services Facility in Southwest Atlanta, a sprawling 50,000-square-foot structure that accommodates several species, and the Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Roswell, which underwent a monumental expansion to improve wastewater treatment – greatly diminishing discharge pollution levels into the Chattahoochee River. Furthermore, aimed at bolstering mental health support, a Mental Health Awareness Fair and a Behavioral Health Crisis Center are both being commended for their advancement of community well-being. Additionally, the Fulton Votes mobile app was celebrated for its role in simplifying voter access to essential election information.
Efforts to combat elder abuse and human trafficking were also acknowledged, with specialized summits and forums cited for their contribution to raising public awareness and offering crucial discussions; meanwhile, the Project CARE initiative, launched after two hospital closures, addressed pressing healthcare disparities by opening a new clinic to serve residents of underserved areas.
