Fulton County Commissioner

Bill Edwards may face a challenge to his post in the November election.

Abby Jordan, a 6-year resident

of South Fulton and a 25-year resident of Fulton County, will run as an

independent in the Nov. 5 general election.

"It's time for all South

Fulton citizens to be represented by a true community-focused commissioner,"

said Jordan. "As Director of Green South Fulton, I have fought for

the right of community residents to influence decisions in their communities,

and look forward to working for all South Fulton citizens as their Commissioner."

Jordan's agenda focuses on

promoting prosperity, equity and quality of life in South Fulton by empowering

communities, common-sense growth planning, and equitable delivery of services

across South Fulton.

"South Fulton has fantastic

natural resources ­ the historic Main Streets in our cities, small

friendly communities, country roads and forests, and committed community

leaders. Now developers have discovered us. All areas must benefit from

the influx of homes, jobs, and investment dollars. This will require planning

for growth in coordination with transportation, schools, public safety,

and parks," she added.

Jordan decided to run as an

independent in the November election, which requires more than 3,000 signatures

on a nomination petition, rather than challenge Edwards in the Aug. 20

Democratic primary.

"I want voters to have

the time to carefully consider the important issues coming up in the next

four years, and give all South Fulton citizens the opportunity to choose

their commissioner ­ not just those who vote in the primary."