Fulton County, Georgia – Officials in Fulton County are asking residents to give their opinions on changes to water and sewer rates that could happen in the next two years. The Department of Public Works wants to hear from the community about a 5% rate increase. This hike is meant to help pay for important infrastructure improvements and the county’s updated 2025–2027 Capital Improvement Program.
The county has set up two hearings to make it easier for people to take part. At these hearings, locals can express their opinions and ask questions. The first meeting will be on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Fulton County Service Center, which is at 5600 Stonewall Tell Road in College Park. The second hearing will take place on Tuesday, July 29, at the same time as the first one, on the second floor of the Fulton County Customer Service Center at 11575 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta.
Officials say that the planned hike is needed to keep Fulton County’s water and sewer facilities working properly. A large chunk of the money would be used to make the Camp Creek Water Reclamation Facility more effective. This facility is an important part of the county’s wastewater management system.
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People who can’t make it to the hearings are asked to send in their opinions in writing. You have 15 days from the time the announcement is made to send in your comments. You can do this by mailing it to the Department of Public Works at 141 Pryor Street S.W., Suite 6001, Atlanta, GA 30303, or by emailing [email protected]. People who are writing comments should put “Fulton County 2026-2027 Rate Structure” in the subject line or at the top of the first page.
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Officials in the county stress how important it is for people in the community to be involved in making decisions. These hearings are an opportunity for residents to better understand the reasons behind the proposed rate changes and how the funds will be used to maintain and improve essential public services.
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Local authorities want residents to speak up, whether in person or in paper, as Fulton County plans for future growth and sustainability.
