After serving the public for over three decades, William “Bill” Edwards will officially announce his bid for Mayor of the City of South Fulton, GA, on Thursday, April 17th at The Enon Ranch. The City’s first Mayor will also launch details of his upcoming listening tour which provides citizens an opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas about how best to move the County’s second largest city forward.
“Great leaders start dialogues with their ears and not their mouths,” said former Mayor Bill Edwards. “This South Fulton Listening Tour is about opening the door for candid conversations and gathering feedback that will help shape my campaign ideals, while also informing the decisions that matter most to our community.”
Edwards served as Fulton County Commissioner for 14 years and represented the area that is now the City of South Fulton. Voters convincingly selected Edwards as the inaugural Mayor of South Fulton in 2017. He will officially announce his candidacy during a birthday celebration hosted by friends of the campaign.
Edwards will make the announcement during a press conference on Thursday, April 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Enon Ranch, 3502 Enon Road in South Fulton.
Edwards will also launch his South Fulton Listening Tour on Sunday, April 27, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mulan’s Asian Cuisine, 1195 Fairburn Road SW Suite 100, Atlanta GA 30331. Whether the issue is education, public safety, economic development, or other pressing community concerns, the tour will serve as a platform where every voice can be heard. The City of South Fulton’s General Election will be in November 2025. For more information, visit votebilledwards.com.
South Fulton’s current mayor, Khalid Kamau has also announced his intention to run for a second term although the beleaguered mayor has been barred from municipal properties and business as city officials investigate allegations of unauthorized use of city resources, noncompliance with established policies, and conduct unbecoming of a public official. removed from office and is facing charges of first-degree burglary and criminal trespass.