Special Called Meeting: Swearing-In of 2026 Mayor and City Councilmembers for Districts 2, 4, and 6

The City of South Fulton held a special called meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at City Hall for the swearing-in of the 2026 Mayor and City Councilmembers for Council Districts 2, 4, and 6. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs. A quorum was established with all seven councilmembers present. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 AM.

Swearing-In Ceremonies

• Aaron V. Johnson (District 2) – New councilmember, sworn in by Chief Judge Michael T. Sheridan. Johnson delivered brief remarks, pledging to work hard for the people of South Fulton and collaborate with the council.
• Jaceey Sebastian (District 4) – Re-elected councilmember, sworn in by Chief Judge Sheridan. Sebastian thanked God, his family, and colleagues, and expressed excitement for the next four years.
• Natasha Williams-Brown (District 6) – Re-elected councilmember, sworn in by Chief Judge Sheridan. Williams-Brown spoke of leading with purpose and integrity, and thanked her family and constituents for their trust.
• Carmalitha Gumbs (Mayor) – First woman elected mayor in South Fulton’s history, sworn in by Chief Judge Sheridan. Mayor Gumbs emphasized healing, unity, and a focus on the city’s future. She was joined by her council colleagues and a young supporter.

Remarks from Elected Officials

State Representatives Deborah Basemore, Cheryl Jones, Robert Dawson, and State Senator Rashawn Kent, as well as former State Representative Roger Bruce, offered congratulations and affirmed their support for the new leadership.

Key Outcomes

• All four officials were sworn in and assumed their offices for the 2026 term.
• A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Sebastian, and passed unanimously 7-0 (Mayor Gumbs did not vote). The meeting adjourned at 10:55 AM.