Georgia mayor, 23, ousted 10 months after making history as states youngest mayor

Georgia's youngest elected mayor was removed from office just 10 months after taking the job following allegations that he misused city funds and exchanged sexually suggestive messages and images with an 18-year-old high school student.Jayden Williams, who recently turned 23, was impeached by the Stockbridge City Council in the city south of Atlanta after taking office in January."The City of Stockbridge confirms that the City Council has taken formal action concerning the Office of Mayor," the city said in a statement on Sunday."The Mayor has been removed from office."Williams was accused of using his city purchasing card for more than $4,000 in personal expenses, including restaurant meals, clothing, haircuts and a movie, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.
He reportedly spent $2,600 on gas and used a city vehicle for personal purposes.MASSACHUSETTS MAYOR CHARGED WITH WIRE FRAUD IN $1.5M COVID RELIEF SCHEMEJayden L.Williams, 23, was removed from office on Sept.
12, 2026.(Paras Griffin/Getty Images)The spending was reported after city workers noticed unusual transactions involving public funds and immediately notified management and the city’s legal team.According to Williams’ testimony, he did not intend to use city funds and later repaid the money, Fox 5 reported.
He further claimed the city-issued card looked similar to his personal card and said he later replaced the cards to avoid future confusion, the outlet reported.FORMER DEMOCRATIC MAYOR OF STATE CAPITAL CITY PLEADS GUILTY FOR ROLE IN SIX-FIGURE REAL ESTATE BRIBERY SCHEMEMayor Jayden Williams appears at a public investigative hearing on Saturday, Sept.12, 2026. (City of Stockbridge Government/Facebook)Separately, Williams was accused of exchanging sexually suggestive messages and explicit images with an 18-year-old male high school student.A police report noted that Williams did not commit any criminal violations because the student was considered an adult under Georgia law.
However, police referred the ...