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The Stockbridge City Council in Georgia voted to remove 23-year-old Mayor Jayden Williams from office following a comprehensive misconduct investigation and a daylong hearing before the council and a presiding judge.Key details of the investigation and the council’s decision include:

• Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct: The city presented evidence concerning an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old male high school student who had connected with Williams through an interest in local government and mentorship. The inquiry revealed sexually suggestive text and social media messages, as well as the exchange of explicit photos.
• Financial Misuse: The council reviewed records indicating Williams improperly used municipal accounts for personal use, including charging over $4,000 on a city purchasing card for personal dining, clothing, and movie outings, as well as over $2,600 on a city fuel card for unauthorized personal trips.
• Employee Mistreatment: Testimony during the hearing highlighted conflicts and alleged intimidation directed at municipal staff, including threats made against an interim city clerk regarding her employment status.
• Defense Argument: Williams’ attorney, Robert Kenner Jr., argued that the council showed predetermined bias against the mayor and characterized the financial issues as minor misunderstandings by a young, first-time elected official who was given no formal onboarding or training.
• Next Steps: Following the council’s vote to oust Williams, the city attorney indicated that a special election will be scheduled to fill the vacant mayoral seat, though Williams retains the option to appeal the removal to the Henry County Superior Court.