Rick has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in journalism from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He lives in Johns Creek. He attends Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Ricky is a journalist. Before joining the Board of Commissioners staff, he was a television broadcast reporter and news anchor at FOX5 News and 11Alive.

Ricky Blalock is Dean of Staff among the six commission-district offices of Fulton County Government. He was first appointed special assistant to the commissioner in 2003, by Commissioner Emma I. Darnell. He was then renominated by Commissioner Khadijah in January 2021.

Plans to establish a joint task force on crime prevention and public safety. This would include "law enforcement representatives from the Offices of Sheriff, the District Attorney and Solicitor General; Fulton County Police and a representative from each of our city police departments and of course citizens from each city."

Supports building a new jail that both incarcerates and rehabilitates to reduce recidivism rates.

Plans to conduct a feasibility study to build a new, "high-tech" jail.

Supports funding the District Attorney and Sheriff Offices to improve access to resources.

As Dean of Staff, Ricky helped to develop the policy that created the Pre-Arrest Diversion Program jointly administered by Fulton County and the City of Atlanta. This program provides mental health services to "those who need help, not a jail cell."

- Plans to establish a joint task force on crime prevention and public safety. This would include "law enforcement representatives from the Offices of Sheriff, the District Attorney and Solicitor General; Fulton County Police and a representative from each of our city police departments and of course citizens from each city."
- Supports building a new jail that both incarcerates and rehabilitates to reduce recidivism rates. 
- Plans to conduct a feasibility study to build a new, "high-tech" jail.
- Supports funding the District Attorney and Sheriff Offices to improve access to resources.
- As Dean of Staff, Ricky helped to develop the policy that created the Pre-Arrest Diversion Program jointly administered by Fulton County and the City of Atlanta. This program provides mental health services to "those who need help, not a jail cell."

Public Safety

Supports building a multipurpose facility specifically for senior citizens in North Fulton.

- Plans to invest in youth services.  
- Supports building a multipurpose facility specifically for senior citizens in North Fulton.

Public Services

Plans to institute the "most rigorous, best-designed analysis and tracking system" to ensure that property tax assessments are conducted efficiently and fairly.

- Plans to institute the "most rigorous, best-designed analysis and tracking system" to ensure that property tax assessments are conducted efficiently and fairly.

Taxes & Budget

As of March 16, 2022, Ricky Blalock’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Housing & Urban Development

Ricky Blalock

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