Fulton County offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 21 due to severe cold weather and the possibility of wintry precipitation. This includes the Fulton County courthouse, all government centers, senior centers, libraries, behavioral health and developmental disability facilities, and tax offices.

Staff will continue to work virtually wherever possible to support residents. All Fulton County public safety and essential infrastructure services will continue.

• Many services are available online at www.fultoncountyga.gov.
• Superior Court issued a state of judicial emergency, closing the Fulton County Courthouse and all related annexes on Tuesday. Offices are expected to reopen for normal business at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. All court deadlines and filing schedules will be suspended, tolled or extended for the duration of the closure.
• Virtual hearings will continue as scheduled.
• All Family Violence matters set for in-person hearings on January 21, 2025, at the Fulton County Courthouse are hereby reset to Monday, January 27, 2025. All Family Violence Motions matters set for virtual hearings will proceed as originally scheduled.
• Fulton County Magistrate Court EWI and first appearance calendars will proceed virtually, as scheduled.
• While Fulton County Libraries will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, online library services are available at www.fulcolibrary.org. All checked-out items due back during the closure will be given a one-week extension until Tuesday, January 29.
• The Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center at 2805 Metropolitan Parkway SW will remain open 24/7.
• The Fulton County Animal Services Facility will also close to the public on Tuesday, January 21. Field operations will only take emergency calls and provide public safety support until regular operations resume.
• Residents may continue to access services of the Fulton County Tax Commissioner online at www.fultoncountytaxes.org or by phone at 404-613-6100. Vehicle tags are also available through kiosks in Kroger stores.

Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) clinics will also be closed on Tuesday. Residents with appointments should call 770-520-7500 to reschedule.

Fulton County is carefully monitoring conditions for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Updates will be shared as soon as possible.

Many of Fulton County’s 15 cities are making winter weather preparations, including preparation of roadways and opening of warming centers. Fulton County is coordinating closely with these partners.

The Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with all Fulton County public safety partners during this weather event. Residents may monitor updates from AFCEMA @afcema on social media platforms.

For additional updates please visit www.fultoncountyga.gov or follow Fulton County on social media @FultonInfo.

Click here to view the Judicial Emergency Order.