Atlanta's guardians of the groovy and grand have a new chief. Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Kristin Edwards as the Manager of Nightlife and Culture, a position devised to bridge the gap between city hall and the dance halls and jazz joints scattered throughout the southern metropolis. In her new role, Edwards will be at the forefront of initiatives aimed at boosting the city's reputation as a premier destination for nocturnal revelers and cultural enthusiasts.
Having served as the Director of Special Events and Facilities for the City of Winder, she's no stranger to lighting up the scene with “First Friday” events and seasonal parades that draw the community together. Appointed by Dickens, who's been seen by many as a champion of the nightlife sector, Edwards is expected to be a boon for business owners and party-goers alike. "Over the past few years, we have been able to foster better relationships between the City and Atlanta’s nightlife community, and we have seen some real results," Mayor Dickens announced. As she's also been a liaison with private events organizers, the city anticipates that her past successes in Winder will spill over into her new gig.
Before making moves in Winder, Edwards orchestrated events for the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and served the City of Duluth in a coordinating capacity. Not focused solely on schmoozing and boozing, her educational effort “Training Day” workshops offer educational opportunities to the nightlife industry, underpinning the business behind the bass and the lights.
Mayor Dickens continues to pursue a safe and flourishing nightlife scene in Atlanta, woven with optimism. "We look forward to Kristin joining the team and continuing to build on these relationships for a safe and flourishing nightlife scene,” he said. It's worth noting that Edwards brings to the table a Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing from Georgia Gwinnett College and a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. Her March 28 effective date, ushering in a new era of economic and cultural synergy, marks a crescendo for the city's vibrant and often underrated nightlife scene.
