Mableton elects first-ever mayor, city council

Voters went to the polls again on Tuesday for a special runoff election
Michael Owens was elected as the city of Mableton’s first-ever mayor on Tuesday.
Published: Apr. 18, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT|Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Michael Owens was elected as the city of Mableton’s first-ever mayor on Tuesday.

Voters went to the polls in a special runoff election Tuesday to also make their picks in three city council races:

  • Dami Oladapo was elected in district two;
  • Keisha Jeffcoat was elected in district three;
  • T.J. Ferguson was elected in district five.

Early voting in all of the runoffs was held last week.

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