Fulton County Commissioner

Bill Edwards will face no opposition in November, after this week's announcement

"With deep sadness and

regret I announce that I will not be an independent candidate for South

Fulton County Commissioner in the November 5th general election,"

Jordan said.

She complimented her campaign

team for getting more than 5,000 registered voters to sign a nomination

petition. The deadline for the petition was August 5, but Jordan said

there was confusion over the filing date and the campaign failed to file

the required affidavit by noon Friday August 2 with the Fulton County

elections office.

"I accept the responsibility

for disappointing the thousands of South Fulton residents who demonstrated

their support for our ideas and recognize the need for a public discussion

of the critical issues facing South Fulton in the next four years.

"It is clear that our

message of championing stronger communities, common sense growth planning

and ethical efficient government resonated with voters," she said.

Jordan urged community residents

to share their concerns with elected officials and become more involved

in the decisions that will determine the future of the area.