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Vice-Chair Arrington in the news (2020)
Long-held vote to transfer Fulton Board of Health to state fails
Rome News Tribune - December 16, 2020
‘Don’t spectate. Participate’: Attorney Joseph Arrington Sr., 83, dies in house fire
AJC - December 1, 2020
Fulton County holding Christmas toy drive for children of incarcerated men
WSBTV - November 30, 2020
How to donate Christmas toys for children of men in Fulton County Jail
WSBTV - November 30, 2020
Fulton Commission Arrington hosts ‘Dads, Daughters and Dolls Plus Sons” Toy Drive- atlantadailyworld - November 21, 2020
Confusion could come for Fulton voters in District 5 and 39 runoffs
Rome News Tribune - November 19, 2020
Fulton commission returning to in-person meetings in December
Northwest Georgia News - November 5, 2020
Fulton County Commissioner Arrington assisting those in need
atlantadailyworld - November 1, 2020
Fulton County passes LGBTQ-inclusive hate crimes ordinance
Project Q Atlanta - October 30, 2020
Fulton board approves two jail contracts but rips vendors for health and food problems Northwest Georgia News - October 22, 2020
Fulton County commissioner Arrington appointed to NACo's Arts and Culture
atlantadailyworld - August 8, 2020
Vice-Chair Marvin Arrington, Jr. Arrington appointed to NACo's Arts and Culture Commission
CityBizList - August 7, 2020
Fulton commissioner to host drive-through food/supply back-to-school events
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - August 5, 2020
Fulton County vice chair Arrington hosts food and mask drive-thrus
atlantadailyworld - July 31, 2020
Fulton County is planning to keep its millage rate at 9.899 but COVID-19 could force an increase
MDJOnline.com - July 8, 2020
Free COVID-19 Testing in Southwest Atlanta
Patch.com - June 29, 2020
Fulton County commissioner weighs in on defunding police, protesters who remain at Wendy's WSBTV - June 23, 2020
Use-Of-Force, Hate Crime Ordinances Approved By Fulton Officials
Roswell Patch - June 22, 2020
Fulton County Commissioners unanimously approve hate crime legislation atlantadailyworld - June 21, 2020
Fulton County Commissioners approve legislation on police conduct
atlantadailyworld - June 19, 2020
Fulton Commissioners approve legislation restricting police use of force
CBS46 - June 1, 2020
Addressing complaints, Fulton board extends hazard pay, looks into expanding program MDJ Online - May 20, 2020
Fulton commission delays vote on $23M jail expansion project
MDJ Online - May 20, 2020
Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington hosts virtual meeting on pandemic issues
atlantadailyworld - April 28, 2020
Georgia's evolving testing machinery will be tested as state reopens
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - April 24, 2020
Fulton Elected Officials ask for help at SF facility where 15 died
Fox 5 - April 18, 2020
Fulton officials want more done to stem outbreak at senior care home
AJC- April 17, 2020
Arbor Terrace Responds to Calls to Shut Down
COSF Observer- April 16, 2020
Fulton health official orders shelter in place; commission mandates curfew for unincorporated area
MDJonline - April 1, 2020
Fulton County declares a state of emergency due to the coronavirus
MDJOnline.com - Mar. 18, 2020
Commissioner Arrington Hosts Annual Black History Film Festival This Weekend
City of South Fulton Observer - Feb. 21, 2020
Commissioner Arrington to host 2020 Black History Film Festival
atlantadailyworld - Feb. 21, 2020
Fulton commission's vote to restore community services to the 2019 level fails
Northwest Georgia News - Feb, 21, 2020
Fulton commission's vote to restore community services to the 2019 level fails
MDJOnline.com - Feb. 20, 2020
Fulton to host Black History Month film festival this weekend
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Feb. 18, 2020
SaportaReport - Jan. 10, 2020
Despite an outcry, the Fulton commission is not likely to restore its entitlement community status
MDJOnline.com - Jan. 9, 2020
Seniors beg commissioners to reconsider returning $5M meant for affordable housing
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Jan. 8, 2020
Commissioner Arrington in the news (2019)
Fulton County relinquishes its status as a HUD entitlement ...
MDJOnline - Dec 18, 2019
South Fulton Gives Back during the Holiday Season
City of South Fulton Observer - Nov 19, 2019
Free Flu Vaccines Today for Atlanta Metro Area Seniors Ages 65+
PR Web (press release) - Nov 16, 2019
Blankets and more Needed for the Homeless
Patch.com - Nov 15, 2019
Medical center offering free flu shots to seniors in metro Atlanta
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Nov 14, 2019
Free Flu Shots for Metro Area Seniors on Nov. 15
Patch.com - Nov 14, 2019
Commissioner Arrington named Vice-Chairman of McPherson Redevelopment Authority Board
Metro Atlanta CEO - Sept 24, 2019
Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. Named Vice-Chairman of McPherson ...
https://atlanta.citybizlist.com - Sept 23, 2019
Fulton County could do air testing at Atlanta schools
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Aug 29, 2019
Fort Mac acreage in limbo as board OKs building sale to FDA
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Aug 27, 2019
Fulton's efforts to abolish single-use plastics are taking on a more gradual tone
MDJOnline.com - Jul 17, 2019
Fulton'slower millage rate clears first hurdle
MDJOnline - July 10, 2019
Fulton's District 5 residents to meet with commissioner
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - June 27, 2019
Fulton County Fights Food Deserts With Libraries, Rocks
Patch.com - June 25, 2019
Fulton's effort to eliminate single-use plastics is stymied as Pitts' resolution fails MDJOnline.com - June 20, 2019
Fulton study looking at adding Grammy Museum
MDJOnline.com - June 6, 2019
Sharon Reed appreciation day
CBS46 News Atlanta-May 12, 2019
Concert promoter says fees for Wolf Creek Amphitheater rental too high
Atlanta Journal Constitution-Apr 17, 2019
Volunteers honored at Heart of East Point Awards
11Alive.com WXIA-Apr 12, 2019
Protesters complain to Fulton commission about women's jail conditions
Atlanta Journal Constitution-Apr 10, 2019
Legal Community Split Over Emory Professor's Use of Racial Slur
Law.com-Apr 9, 2019
Black History Film Festival made its East Point premiere over the ...
11Alive.com WXIA-Feb 25, 2019
Fulton County mayors seeking consensus for transit plans
Atlanta Business Chronicle-Feb 25, 2019
Black History Film Festival starts today
11Alive.com WXIA-Feb 22, 2019
Law is the family business for Marvin Arrington Sr. and Jr.
Rolling Out-Feb 5, 2019
Group questions Atlanta's treatment of homeless ahead of Super Bowl
Atlanta Journal Constitution-Feb 1, 2019
Fulton County Arts & Culture Presents Arts Awards
Patch.com-Jan 29, 2019
Pitts: Fulton budget addresses residents' major needs
MDJOnline.com-Jan 29, 2019
Commissioner Arrington in the news (2018)
Fulton County Commissioner helps deliver gifts to children from incarcerated fathers
11 Alive News - Dec 19, 2018
Dogs and cats on agenda, but absent commissioners force Fulton to cancel meeting
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Dec 7, 2018
How to donate Christmas toys for children of men in Fulton County Jail
WSB Atlanta - Dec 1, 2018
How to donate Christmas toys for children of men in Fulton County Jail
WSB Atlanta - Nov 30, 2018
Fulton County to hold free rock gardening classes, open nation's first ...
MDJOnline.com-Nov 6, 2018
Fulton commission outlaws general fund use for city road projects
MDJOnline.com - Sept 21, 2018
“90 Days”: Film About Living and Loving with HIV to be Screened at Southwest Art Center - Sept 7, 2018
More potential conflicts of interest in Atlanta Gulch deal possible
Atlanta Journal Constitution-Sep 6, 2018
Fulton commission votes not to renew roof contract
MDJOnline.com - Sept 6, 2018
Southeast Library Renamed to Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta
AtlantaDailyWorld - Sept 5, 2018
ArtsXChange to honor community artists with new award
Atlanta Intown-Aug 29, 2018
Fulton County hosts GeoAg workshops
MDJOnline.com-Aug 27, 2018
GDOT breaks ground on Camp Creek Parkway DDI
MDJOnline.com-Aug 24, 2018
Fulton board upholds 10.20 millage rate despite challenge
MDJOnline.com-Aug 15, 2018
Hapeville library may be rebuilt, not renovated
MDJOnline.com-Aug 8, 2018
'Illegal' Millage Rate Vote Challenged By Commissioner Ellis
Patch.com-Aug 6, 2018
Fulton millage rate OK'd despite disagreements
MDJOnline.com-Aug 1, 2018
Bobby Brown to build Bobbi Kristina Serenity House domestic ...
KIRO Seattle-Jul 27, 2018
Fulton County to help south Fulton residents grow food
MDJOnline.com-Jul 23, 2018
Fulton County leaders urge action against elections official
Atlanta Journal Constitution-Jul 11, 2018
Fulton's lighter marijuana possession ordinance limited to small area
MDJOnline.com-Jun 6, 2018
Food giveaway in Atlanta this Saturday at the 4th annual Family Fun Day
Rolling Out- May 5, 2018
No email accounts for Fulton board of tax assessors
MDJOnline.com-Apr 12, 2018
Fulton County offering youths summer job opportunities
MDJOnline.com-Mar 29, 2018
Fulton commission mulls making board of assessors more ...
MDJOnline.com, March 21, 2018
City of South Fulton town hall on pot law tonight
MDJOnline.com-Mar 19, 2018
Qualifying Produces Contested Races In Fulton County
Patch.com-Mar 9, 2018
Fulton County commissioners call for limits to gun sales in Georgia
MyAJC, March 9, 2018
Fulton commission stands behind assault-weapon ban
MDJOnline.com, March 8, 2018
Update: Fulton County candidates begin qualifying for primary
MDJOnline.com-Mar 6, 2018
Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. to Host 2018 Black History Film ...
AtlantaDailyWorld, Feb 16, 2018
Fulton County commissioners to lobby feds for transit money
MDJOnline.com, February 15, 2018
Fulton commission mulling lighter marijuana possession penalty
MDJOnline, February 7, 2018
Fulton County commissioners consider changes marijuana laws
Fox 5 Atlanta, February 7, 2018
Marijuana Possession May Be Decriminalized In Fulton County
Patch, February 7, 2018
Fulton County Wants To Decriminalize Marijuana | 90.1 FM WABE
February 7, 2018
Marijuana could soon be decriminalized in Fulton County, as ... - 11Alive
February 7, 2018
Marijuana Possession May Be Decriminalized In Fulton County ...
February 7, 2018
South Fulton still seeking top cop
MDJOnline.com-Jan 31, 2018
Please direct all media inquiries please contact the following:
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Commissioner Arrington in the news (2017)
Holiday drive collects toys for daughters of men in Fulton County Jail
Atlanta Journal Constitution, December 1, 2017
City of South Fulton has its own jurisdiction
MDJOnline.com, Nov 3, 2017
Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. honors community leaders
Rolling Out- Oct 27, 2017
Wolf Creek Multi-Use Trail to Open Oct.19
Atlanta Patch- October 18, 2017
East Point preserves old city hall, begins new
MDJOnline.com-Aug 21, 2017
Fulton commission approves Phase 2 of youth program
MDJOnline.com-Aug 17, 2017
Fulton Commissioner Garner, 65, dies of breast cancer
MDJOnline.com-Apr 18, 2017
DC Black History Film Fest Offers Voice for Change
Afro American- March 2, 2017
At Issue: Is teen running for Stonecrest City Council a good move?
Atlanta Journal Constitution-Feb 17, 2017
College student fighting for right to run for Stonecrest City Council
Champion-Feb 9, 2017
Will activist teen be allowed to run for office in DeKalb city?
Atlanta Journal Constitution-Feb 8, 2017
19 Yr. Old Woman Fights to Run for City Council in GA
Michronicleonline-Feb 2, 2017
Wolf Creek $1.25M trail ready for strolls this summer
MDJOnline.com-Jan 26, 2017
Law tying gas station crime to alcohol licenses passes Fulton County
MyAJC- January 4, 2017
Atlanta c-stores could be required to bolster security under recent ...
SecurityInfoWatch - January 4, 2017
Commissioner Arrington in the news (2016)
Fulton County sends gas station robbery solutions back to drawing ...
MDJOnline.com-Dec 28, 2016
South Fulton carjackings cause worry, concern in community
11alive.com-Dec 27, 2016
Channel 2 reporter witnesses carjacking at gas station - WSB-TV
December 26. 2016
Fulton County commissioners update residents on City of South Fulton
Atlanta Journal Constitution-Dec 12, 2016
South Fulton homeowner succeeds in rezoning house to parking lot
MDJOnline.com-Dec 9, 2016
Commissioner Arrington to Kick-Off Dads, Daughters and Dolls Drive
Patch.com, Dec 5, 2016
Fulton Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. to host job fair at Turner Field
Atlanta Daily World, October 12, 2016
Fulton County's lowest-paid workers to get higher 'living wage'
MyAJC, September 21, 2016
What metro Atlanta politicians say about Trump, Clinton
AJC, September 2, 2016
Do local pols support their parties' presidential candidates?
MyAJC, September 2, 2016
Fulton's Central Library to be spared from demolition
MDJOnline, July 21, 2016
Keep Atlanta's Central Library, Fulton commissioners decide
AJC, July 20, 2016
Fulton commissioners approve seed money for school projects
Marietta Daily Journal, May 26, 2016
Downtown’s Central Library could be renovated or replaced with smaller facility
Creative Loafing, May 19, 2016
Fulton commissioners support keeping Central Library
Atlanta Journal Constitution, May 18, 2016
Atlanta Police, Fulton Commissioner, hoop it up for West Metro Youth
Home Rule News, April 27, 2016
Fulton commissioners delay heroin antidote vote, spar over task force name
Marietta Daily Journal, April 14, 2016
South Fulton cities to complete road project lists for voter approval
Marietta Daily Journal, April 7, 2016
Fulton County's cities work to complete road project lists for voter approval
Marietta Daily Journal, April 2, 2016
Westlake Lions score third state championship in O.T.
Marietta Daily Journal, March 31, 2016
Library system debates downsizing — and iconic Central branch is caught in the middle
Creative Loafing, March 4, 2016
Chick-fil-A to create 75+ jobs in south Fulton
NeighborhoodNewspaper.com, March 4, 2016
Fulton County names finalist for library director; process questioned
Atlanta Journal Constitution, March 2, 2016
Fulton County commissioners plan to reduce prison population and improve courts
Brookhaven Neghbor, February 25, 2016
Fulton County Commissioner Sues County Solicitor Over Recusals
Daily Report, Febuary 12, 2016
Fulton County Commissioners to consider pay hikes for employees
South Fulton Neigbor, January 28, 2016
South Fulton celebrating King over two weekends
South Fulton Neighbor, January 7, 2016
Commissioner Arrington in the News (2015)
Fulton to extend jail health care contracts over objections
Atlanta Journal Constitution, December 16, 2015
Atlanta City Council Passes Pre-Arrest Diversion
Atlanta Progressive News, December 11, 2015
Fulton County will spend nearly $500K to assess building problems
Atlanta Journal Constitution, December 8, 2015
Union City to add acres, houses to city limits
Neighborhood News, December 3, 2015
MARTA, Fulton Kindly Requests Your Pennies
Creative Loafing, November 18, 2015
Let's avoid a head-on collision between MARTA and roads by finding a compromise
Saporta Report, November 9, 2015
Why isn't FanPlex being sold with Turner Field?
Atlanta, November 2, 2015
Residents near Turner Field want 'live, work, play' development in its place
11 Alive News, November 2, 2015
Fulton Commissioners Want Your Feedback On Future Of Turner Field Area
Sandy Springs Patch, October 28, 2015
Fulton's Arrington Hosts District Meetings
Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 26, 2016
Mobile Market Celebrates Season's End
Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 25, 2015
Popular East Point Park Reopens Today
Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 11, 2015
Fulton Commissioners Adopt Lower Millage Rate
Alpharetta-Milton Patch, July 17, 2015
Lower Taxes on Horizon for Fulton County, South Fulton Rate Stable
Atlanta Progressive News, June 24, 2015
Fulton County Supports Gay Marriage Before Supreme Court Ruling
Atlanta Progressive News, June 17, 2015
Acitvists, Officials Take Fact-Finding Trip to Seatlle for Lead Program
Atlanta Progressive News, June 8, 2015
South Fulton honors fallen heroes with events
Neighborhood Newspaper.com, May 21, 2015
Fulton County Commission Split on Denying Annexaton
Atlanta Progressive News, May 10, 2015
Annexation Debate Gets Personal As Lawmaker & Lobbyist Launch Insults at Fulton Co. Commission
Georgia Unfiltered, May 8, 2015
Fulton County powerless to stop ‘land grab;’ residents empowered
NeighborhoodNewspaper.com, May 7, 2015
Governor Deals Appoints Commissioner Arrington to MILRA
Coosa Valley News, April 13, 2015
Fulton officer “died doing what he loved: protect and serve.”
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Mar 4, 2015
County Chairman, residents have a choice
Neighborhood News.com, February 5, 2015
South Fulton holds 28-day heritage celebration
Neighborhood News.com, February 4, 2015
Arrington releases web poll on south Fulton incorporation
Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 30, 2015
Fulton County commission adopts $628M budget
Neighborhood News.com, Janaury 26, 2015
Arrington releases web poll on south Fulton incorporation
Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 30, 2015
New Fulton County Commission sworn in
Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 7, 2015
Vice-Chair Arrington in the news (2021)
Commissioner Arrington to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Mar. 9
City of South Fulton Observer - March 7, 2021
Fulton County Commissioners vote to reject recommended firing of elections director
Decaturish.com - March 4, 2021
Fulton leaders reject firing of elections director, appoint new elections chair
Atlanta Journal Constitution - March 3, 2021
Fulton County Commissioners Vote To Reject Recommended Firing Of Elections Director
WABE 90.1 FM - March 3, 2021
County leaders reject recommendation to fire elections chief
Bradenton Herald - March 3, 2021
Fulton getting new elections chair amid confusion over elections head firing
Atlanta Journal Constitution - March 2, 2021
Government Leaders And Community Pay Tribute To Big Haroun
News-Talk 1380 WAOK - February 27, 2021
City leaders shocked at conditions inside Fulton County Jail amid pandemic
WSBTV - February 25, 2021
Property owners have month to file for homestead exemptions
AJC- February 24, 2021
Fulton County Board of Commissioners' efforts to accept and reject Barron's firing fail
MDJOnline.com - February 18, 2021
Fulton elections director Richard Barron to keep job for now after commissioners vote
Fox 5 News - February 17, 2021
Commissioner Arrington to Host Black History Student Competition
atlantadailyworld - February 9, 2021
Fulton Co. Commissioners mull legal action against Chairman Rob Pitts [watch]
atlantadailyworld - February 6, 2021
Atlanta The CW69 - February 18, 2021
Fulton County official to host virtual film festival for Black History Month
MDJOnline.com - January 27, 2021
Fulton commissioners hope to mend differences with Atlanta schools
AJC - January 21, 2021
Reporter’s Notebook: New nonprofit executives, and maybe some local government kumbaya - Saporta Report - January 21, 2021
Atlanta schools may be stripped of seat on Fulton development board
AJC - January 20, 2021
Fulton finally approves transition of board of health to state
Rome-News Tribune - January 20, 2021