HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams will be in court on Thursday for a hearing regarding misspending and sexual misconduct allegations against him. Williams and his attorney, Robert Kenner, have argued the city had denied the mayor due process while investigating the allegations. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2 Action News was the only television station in the courtroom when Judge Holly Veal issued the ruling last week to restore some of the mayor’s access. Williams and his attorney, Robert Kenner, argued the city had denied the mayor due process while investigating allegations of misspending and sexual misconduct. “I have no issue with anyone calling an investigation, as long as it’s fair and just,” Williams said. Kenner argued Williams is entitled to a fair hearing before the city takes action against him. “Even the mayor has the right to the fair hearing,” Kenner said. Veal ordered the city to return Williams’ key fob, giving him access to private areas of City Hall during normal operating hours. “She agreed that the city had overstepped its bounds by essentially ousting the mayor,” Kenner said. The mayor’s access remains limited. Under an agreement between the parties, Williams cannot access the human resources or finance departments, participate in budgetary initiatives or allow non-city employees inside city facilities after hours. Williams also remains barred from using city vehicles, purchasing cards and gas…
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