METRO ATLANTA RESOURCE LINKS
Welcome to Atlanta and its surrounding areas!
Metro Atlanta is an 11-county region. Click on the links below to visit the County’s Government sites. There you will find links to County News, Events, Projects, the court system and more.
Counties
Cherokee County: https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/
Clayton County: https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/
Cobb County: https://www.cobbcounty.org/
DeKalb County: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/
Douglas County: https://www.douglascountyga.gov/
Fayette County: https://fayettecountyga.gov/
Forsyth County: https://www.forsythco.com/
Fulton County: https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/
Gwinnett County: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/
Henry County: https://www.henrycountyga.gov/
Rockdale County: https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/
School Districts
Cherokee County: https://www.cherokeek12.net/
Clayton County: https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/
Cobb County: https://www.cobbk12.org/
DeKalb County: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/
Douglas County: https://www.dcssga.org/
Fayette County: https://fcboe.org/
Forsyth County: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/
Fulton County: https://www.fultonschools.org/
Gwinnett County: https://www.gcpsk12.org/
Henry County: https://www.henrycountyboe.org/
Rockdale County: https://www.rockdaleschools.org/
Register to Vote
Cherokee County: https://cherokeegavotes.com/register-to-vote-2/
Clayton County: https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/government/elections-and-registration/voter-qualifications-and-registration/
Cobb County: https://www.cobbcounty.org/elections/voter-registration/register
DeKalb County: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-registration-elections/voter-registration-0
Douglas County: https://www.douglascountyga.gov/275/Voter-Registration
Fayette County: https://fayettecountyga.gov/elections/
Forsyth County: https://www.forsythco.com/departments-offices/voter-registrations-elections/register-to-vote
Fulton County: https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/registration-and-elections/voter-registration
Gwinnett County (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/elections/registertovote
Henry County: https://www.henrycountyga.gov/305/Elections-Voter-Registration
Rockdale County: https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/voter-registration-information/
Department of Drivers Services
All Counties: https://dds.georgia.gov/
Change of Address
US Postal Service (https://www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm)
Entertainment – Outdoor and Other Activities in and around Metro Atlanta
Creative Loafing: https://creativeloafing.com/atlanta-events
Known for its comprehensive event listings, including music, arts, culture, and more.
Discover Atlanta: https://discoveratlanta.com/events/all/
Offers a curated calendar of events, with options to filter by date, category, and location.
The Atlanta Voice: https://theatlantavoice.com/events/
Features a dedicated events section with a variety of happenings.
Explore Georgia: https://exploregeorgia.org/
Georgia’s official destination marketing organization, provides information to inspire and promote travel to and within Georgia, including travel guides, destination itineraries, and information on various attractions and activities.
Downtown Atlanta: https://www.atlantadowntown.com/
Downtown Atlanta is your destination for engaging attractions, world-renowned dining, and unique shopping.
Atlanta Magazine: https://www.atlantamagazine.com/
Provides lifestyle coverage and service journalism, including event listings and news.
Atlanta Jornal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution website offers news and event listings.
11 Alive: https://www.11alive.com/
A local news station with a website covering Atlanta news, weather, and events.
FOX 5 Atlanta: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/
Another local news station covering Atlanta news, weather, and events.
Volunteer Organizations
Volunteer Match: https://www.volunteermatch.org/
This website allows you to search for volunteer opportunities based on your interests, skills, and location, with a focus on the Atlanta area.
Empowerline: https://empowerline.org/volunteer/
A resource for aging, disability, and caregiver needs in metro Atlanta.
Hands On ATL: https://www.handsonatlanta.org/
This organization connects volunteers with non-profit organizations and schools in need, offering a variety of opportunities.
Atlanta Community Food Bank: https://engage.acfb.org/
This organization needs volunteers to help sort, pack, and distribute food at their warehouse in East Point and a Community Food Center in Stone Mountain.
Ronald McDonald House Charities: https://rmhc.org/
You can support families and children staying at the Ronald McDonald House through volunteer work or attending events.
The Atlanta Mission: https://atlantamission.org/
This organization provides emergency shelter, rehab and recovery services, vocational training, and transitional housing, and also keeps a running list of urgent needs.
Midtown Assistance Center: https://midtownassistancecenter.org/volunteer/
This organization has weekly opportunities to help serve the working poor in the city of Atlanta, with volunteers needed to pack grocery deliveries from their food pantry.
United Way of Greater Atlanta: https://unitedwayatlanta.org/upcoming-volunteer-projects/
They have safe, approved volunteer opportunities that support the children, families and communities most directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Fulton Community Charities: https://nfcchelp.org/
Teens 13 and older can volunteer at this organization.
Catholic Charities Atlanta: https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/get-involved/volunteer/
They are looking for a range of volunteers to help pursue their mission of enabling families to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency.
Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta: https://furniturebankatlanta.org/get-involved/volunteer/
They offer opportunities to help families in need.
Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends: https://www.aarfatlanta.org/
They have great opportunities for animal lovers.
