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Communications and external affairs
Responsibilities
The Communications & External Affairs Department is responsible for providing effective communication with residents, city council members, community partners and other stakeholders. We work to promote participation in city programs, gain understanding of city policies and projects, and to develop positive media relations that provide balanced coverage of city issues.
External Communication
We ensure timely and accurate public information of city operations, projects and policies, council action, crisis/disaster communications, economic vitality initiatives, and awareness campaigns through traditional media, press releases, social media and the internet.
Internal Communication
The Communications department, in conjunction with the Human Resources department, conveys organizational information to all City of South Fulton employees. Topics include changes in employee benefits, city compensation systems and policies, significant city projects, staff development and training opportunities.
Social Media
Connect with the City of South Fulton on all of our social media platforms.Click on the 'Connect With Us' tab below to find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and our newest addition, the It's My Town app. These tools are used to inform community members about city services, programs, events and to create various community engagement opportunities outside of city council and department meetings.
Connect with the City of South Fulton on all of our social media platforms. Receive instant updates on city news on your smartphone or whichever smart device you choose.
Watch city council meetings on YouTube, connect with Mayor William "Bill" Edwards on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for his "Chat with Mayor" series. Hundreds of city residents, employees and staff use the It's My Town app to connect with us to find out the latest news on city events or services and list of local resources on where to dine, find medical aid, childcare programs, and support small businesses.
The City of South Fulton Communications and External Affairs team handles all media requests for interviews with city leaders and works diligently with city departments to provide prompt responses to open record requests and public inquiries.
Each team member serves as a public information officer for a series of city departments. If you are seeking information from a specific department, please contact the Communications Director or Communications Specialist assigned to that department.
Gary Leftwich, Communications Director
Sheena Screen, Communications Specialist
Jordan Head, Communications Specialist
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Gary Leftwich
Director of Communications and External AffairsPhone: (470) 809-7276
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Sheena Screen
Communications SpecialistPhone: 404-979-4561
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Jordan Head
Communications SpecialistPhone: (404)-805-2543