Georgia young mayor sexting and municipal funds scandal 2026
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Georgia city removes 23-year-old mayor after sexting and municipal funds scandal
Williams said his use of a city-issued credit card was accidental because it looks like his personal card and he had reimbursed the city.
Williams' attorney Robert Kenner said the council's removal of his client was very disappointing and that he did not believe it was based on any evidence.
Jayden Williams took office in January after defeating incumbent Anthony Ford in an election two months earlier.
“The city … has taken formal action concerning the office of mayor following proceedings conducted pursuant to applicable city processes. As a result of that action, the mayor has been removed from office.”
Georgia mayor, 23, ousted 10 months after making history as state's youngest
Williams was stripped of certain official privileges on July 17.
Jayden Williams was accused of exchanging sexually suggestive messages and explicit images with an 18-year-old male high school student.
Jayden Williams took office as mayor of Stockbridge in January.