ATLANTA - The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted 7-0 on Aug. 6 to launch a six-month pilot that reimburses childcare costs for county employees.

What we know:

The program, introduced by Chairman Robb Pitts with Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth L. Hermon Jr., will cover up to 100 employees and be managed by the Department of Human Resources Management. Reimbursements can be requested retroactively to July 1 and continue through the end of 2025.

The action passed as amended on a motion by Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, seconded by Commissioner Bridget Thorne. Voting yes were Robb Pitts, Bridget Thorne, Bob Ellis, Dana Barrett, Mo Ivory, Marvin S. Arrington Jr., and Khadijah Abdur-Rahman.

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Benefits-eligible employees who work onsite or on a hybrid schedule

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