The Fulton commission has handed its federal-level lobbyists a legislative package, a wish list for a fair share of the more than $3 trillion the U.S. government will spend this year. The county has an annual lobbying contract, with an $85,000 maximum, with Virginia-based Alcalde & Fay.

Among other requests, the county wants to increase funding for community development, emergency management and justice programs, and keep dollars coming for AIDS prevention. Fulton also wants a law repealed that denies federal health care benefits to jail inmates who haven't been convicted.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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