Why South Fulton threw a street-name party
The city held a few heartfelt ceremonies to give three longtime community leaders a permanent shout-out — in metal and paint, not just plaques. New honorary signs were revealed to celebrate decades of leadership, mentorship and outreach by people who have been quietly (and not-so-quietly) building South Fulton.
The three roads and the folks they now salute
Here’s the fast and friendly roll call of who got a road with their name on it:
Dr. Jonathon C. Carter
Delano Road has been rebranded as Dr. Jonathon Carter Road to recognize Carter’s long-running ministry and community work through Siloam Church International. Think spiritual leadership plus community hustle — enough to earn a street sign and a permanent place on the map.
Dr. Gregory Pollard
Enon Road is now Dr. Gregory Pollard Road, honoring Pollard’s 33 years leading Enon Church and his hands-on approach to outreach. He also serves as the chief chaplain for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, so he’s both preacher and comforter-in-chief when duty calls.
Senator Donzella James
Stonewall Tell Road will now be labeled Senator Donzella James Road. Folks often call her the “Godmother of the City of South Fulton” because she helped shepherd the legislation that created the city — basically one of the architects of South Fulton’s very existence.
What the city hopes this will do
City leaders say the renamings are more than nostalgia or a fancy curb address — they want these tributes to spark something in younger residents. The idea is to show that steady leadership, community care and public service get noticed and that today’s neighborhood heroes can inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
Short version
Three local leaders, three renamed roads, and a whole lot of community gratitude — delivered with a little ceremony, some good speeches, and the kind of civic love that sticks around on street signs for years to come.
