Fulton County, Georgia – Fulton County residents who want a closer look at how county government works now have a chance to step inside the process instead of watching it from the outside.
Applications are open for the 2026 Citizens’ University Class, a multi-week program built to show residents how decisions are made, how departments operate and how public services reach the community. Registration is already underway and will remain open until Friday, July 31, 2026. Details and registration are available at https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/fccu.
The course is scheduled to run from August 6 through November 12, with sessions held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Classes will meet at the FulCo Lab on the third floor of the Government building at 141 Pryor Street, near downtown Atlanta.
The program is designed as more than a classroom lecture. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes view of Fulton County operations, meet with department officials and take part in interactive exercises that explain the work happening across county government. The goal is to help residents better understand where tax dollars go, how services are delivered and how county decisions connect to daily life.
“Our Citizens’ University bridges the gap between residents and local government,” said Director of the Department of External Affairs Jessica Corbitt.
“Participants will have the unique opportunity to step into our facilities, speak directly with department leaders, and see how our daily operations impact their quality of life”.
Students in the program will also visit Fulton County facilities, including the Big Creek Reclamation Water Plant, giving them a firsthand look at services that often operate quietly in the background but remain essential to the county’s daily rhythm.
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The registration fee is $45. That cost covers course materials, a graduation ceremony, a diploma and a class shirt. County officials say the class is limited to 30 citizens, making space limited for residents interested in joining the 2026 session.
Youth applicants may also apply if they are enrolled in high school. To graduate from the FCCU program, youth participants must complete six classes. Fees will be waived for students who have a parent registered in the class.
For residents curious about Fulton County’s inner workings, the Citizens’ University offers a direct path into the rooms, systems and conversations that shape local government. The next class begins in August, but the window to register closes July 31.
