Council approves multiple appropriations, preservation and records digitization efforts
Jul 21, 2026
Fulton County Council approved a series of appropriations and routine operational items on July 21, including preservation services, ArcaSearch handwriting-capability maintenance, vital-record scanning ($3,000), a $1,210 equipment buy from opioid-unrestricted funds for police, and a $6,275 jail-bond shortfall payment.
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During the July 21 meeting, the Fulton County Council approved several routine appropriations and operational items across county departments. Members approved payment installments and additional appropriations for preservation services and collections work, authorized a $10,425 maintenance/continuation payment for ArcaSearch (handwriting-recognition capability for older records), and approved a $3,000 expenditure to scan and preserve fragile vital-record ledgers.
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