Fulton County

Commissioner Bill Edwards believes his job has only started in serving

the people of South Fulton County.

That's one

of the reasons Edwards has thrown his hat in the ring seeking reelection

to his commission post.

"I want

to continue to fulfill my commitment to the people," he said.

Edwards said

it's been a phenomenal year for the area and pointed to the development

taking place in South Fulton.

"Right

now, there's more than $1.5 billion taking place in economic development.

There's currently 700 permits that have been approved," he said.

But, Edwards

said the growth has been "controlled" and he wants to make sure

it stays that way.

Edwards is

happy the development has also incorporated greenspace, which he says

is a big part of why developers are choosing South Fulton.

The commissioner

also has set up several committees to get more people involved in the

government process.

"I've

tried to make our government more accessible to the people and I want

to continue that process," he said.

Since he was

elected, Edwards has made a habit of attending many community meetings.

He believes talking to the community's leaders is a way of making the

government more responsive to the people.

The general election is set for Nov.5.