Fulton County, Georgia – As part of National Public Works Week, running from May 18 to May 24, Fulton County is preparing to highlight the vital efforts of its public works team. Officially giving a proclamation to the Department of Public Works, the Board of Commissioners will start the celebration during their meeting on Wednesday, May 21.
Following the proclamation, the department will run a unique exhibit in the Government Center Atrium. Public works personnel will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide information, respond to requests, and showcase the department’s many achievements. This display intends to show local residents more clearly how public works affects their everyday life and helps the community.
Intended to highlight the fundamental ideals motivating public works professionals daily, this year’s topic is “People, Purpose, Presence”. The team’s efforts, according to Public Works Director David Clark, are aimed at fulfilling the needs of the people they serve—whether that means maintaining sanitary sewer and water distribution systems, keeping roads and traffic signals running smoothly in unincorporated areas, or providing community education about water and pollution prevention.
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Apart from the display, Monday, May 19 will provide Fulton County citizens an exclusive opportunity to explore behind the scenes with guided tours of several water treatment and reclamation facilities. Open to adults and students startingin third grade, the tours provide a first-hand look at how drinking water is treated and how wastewater is controlled to keep the city safe and healthy.
The facility tours will take place at the following locations and times:
- 10 a.m. at Camp Creek Water Reclamation Facility (7520 Cochran Road, Atlanta)
- 10 a.m. at Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility (1030 Marietta Highway, Roswell)
- 1 p.m. at Tom Lowe Atlanta – Fulton County Water Treatment Plant (9750 Spruill Road, Johns Creek)
Each tour lasts about 90 minutes, and participants are reminded to wear closed-toe shoes for safety. Registration for the tours is required and can be completed online at https://tinyurl.com/PWWTours2025.
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National Public Works Week is an annual celebration of the individuals behind the infrastructure—those who keep our water clean, our roads open, and our neighborhoods thriving. Fulton County’s recognition is both a celebration and a call to the community to discover more about how much work is being done.
