Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s legislative delegation to the metro Atlanta city of Stockbridge is asking Gov. Brian Kemp to open an independent investigation into its mayor. An Aug. 13, 2026, letter to the governor outlines allegations made against Mayor Jayden Williams, including “the unauthorized use of city provided purchasing cards, gasoline purchases using municipal funds, and other behavior unbecoming of the Office of the Mayor.” “Additionally, allegations have been made that the mayor has engaged in behavior that could be considered criminal as it relates to minors,” the letter states. The letter was signed by state senators Emanuel Jones and Gail Davenport, and state representatives El-Mahdi Holly, Demetrius Douglas and Regina Lewis-Ward. The letter refers to reports the city council is “poised to invoke the removal clause in the city charter. The Stockbridge Legislative delegation feels very strongly that the use of this clause in the charter could ferment continued distrust in the efficient operation of the City of Stockbridge and could hinder the prosecution of any criminal conduct that may have occurred.” On Monday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it was aware of the correspondence, but the agency “has not been requested for any specific criminal allegations in this matter,” a spokesperson said. Also on Monday, Williams said he had no comment on the request. Williams, 22 and…
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