Fulton County Commissioner

William "Bill" Edwards wants to listen more to his South Fulton

constituents

On August 29, Edwards is hosting

his third listening sessions to hear public comments about county services

in southwest and South Fulton.

"We sit at the commission

meetings and hear a lot of good public comment. I just wanted to expand

it," he said.

Edwards said the quarterly

meetings give residents a chance to talk to department heads and get a

feel for how their local government operates.

At meetings earlier this year,

county departments offered information and displays, and staff was available

to answer questions. Also, the four Fulton County youth commissioners

representing District 7 attended the past meetings to learn about issues

of concern to youths.

Parents and youths can participate

in the session held at 7 p.m. at the South Fulton Service Center, 5600

Stonewall Tell Road in College Park. After the August session, the last

meeting of the year is set for Nov. 21.

Edwards said a court reporter

transcribes all the residents' comments and the commissioner believes

the meetings are another step in getting his message across of open and

helpful government.

"We just don't listen

enough to the people's concerns. This gives them a better opportunity

to understand how the government works," he said.