Politics & Government
Fulton Leaders Restore Library Hours
The Fulton County Commission on Wednesday took action as part of its approval of the 2015 budget.
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The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday voted to restore the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System budget to levels that will allow hours to be restored at its libraries.
These changes will take place April 1.
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Commissioners unanimously passed the county’s 2015 budget, which included allocation for the restoration of hours for the branches of the Library System. The commissioners’ vote on Wednesday restores the library hours to their 2013 levels.
The budget also included an increase to the system’s materials budget to $1.9 million.
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“This is a great day for our libraries and the communities we serve throughout Fulton County,” said Interim Library Director Anne Haimes. “We are meeting critical needs by restoring hours and public confidence in our libraries.”
In 2014, budget reductions meant significant cuts to library hours, including the elimination of Friday hours at many branches.
For more information please visit www.afpls.org or call 404-730-1977.
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