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CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
I. Meeting Called to Order - Mayor Gumbs
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM.
The meeting is being conducted under special emergency circumstances due to the
Emergency Order issued by the Georgia Governor regarding Winter Storm Fern, dated
January 22, 2026. City Council members and staff are participating via conference call
(Zoom). The meeting is being simulcast in realtime via the City’s YouTube channel.
II. Roll Call - Corey Adams, City Clerk
Present: Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs
Councilmember Catherine F. Rowell
Councilmember Aaron V. Johnson
Councilmember Helen Z. Willis
Councilmember Jaceey Sebastian
Councilmember Keosha B. Bell
Councilmember Linda B. Pritchett
Councilmember Natasha Williams-Brown
Following the roll call by the City Clerk, a quorum was established.
III. Invocation - City Chaplin
City Chaplain gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Adoption of Council Agenda
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved the Amended Council Agenda by unanimous
consent without any objections.
Amendments:

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1. District 3 – Waive first reading for Case Z25-036 / CDP25-015 and proceed with motion
and vote.
2. District 3 – Food Distribution and Shredding Event on February 28, 2026.
3. District 3 – Town Hall Meeting on March 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at
Welcome All Park.
4. District 1 – Town Hall Meeting on February 4, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at
Sandtown Recreation Center.
5. District 7 – Food Distribution and Juicing Class Event on February 7, 2026 at Creel
Park.
6. District 7 – Town Hall Meeting on February 29, 2026 at Dennard Library.
7. District 7 – Business Roundtable “Lunch and Learn” on February 12, 2026, at the
Economic Development Office.
Motion (Approve as Amended): None
Second: None
(Motion Passed)
Yea: 7 Councilmember Rowell, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Willis,
Councilmember Sebastian, Councilmember Bell, Councilmember Williams-
Brown, Councilmember Pritchett
Nay: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Not Voting: 3 Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, Assistant City Attorney Sara Kelly, City Manager
Sharon Subadan
VI. Proclamation Presentation
NO PROCLAMATION PRESENTED.
VII. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved the City Council Meeting Minutes for January 13,
2026, by unanimous consent without any objections.
A. Request Council Approval of the following City Council Regular Meeting Minutes: January
13, 2026
B. Request Council Approval of the following City Council Work Session Minutes: January
13, 2026
C. Request Council Approval of the following City Council Alcohol and Zoning Public Hearing
Minutes: January 13, 2026
VIII. Consent Agenda Items

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A motion to approve the amended Consent Agenda was made. The motion was
approved unanimously, 7-0.
Motion (Approve as Amended): Councilmember Rowell
Second: Councilmember Williams-Brown
(Motion Passed)
Yea: 7 Councilmember Rowell, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Willis,
Councilmember Sebastian, Councilmember Bell, Councilmember Williams-
Brown, Councilmember Pritchett
Nay: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Not Voting: 3 Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, Assistant City Attorney Sara Kelly, City Manager
Sharon Subadan
A. Mayor/Council Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes:
Reverend Christopher “Chris” McNairy (Mayor and Full Council)
Myrtle Lavonne “Von” Johnson Odom (Mayor and Full Council)
B. Request Council Approval of the following Board Appointments:
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Nate Lewis to the South Fulton Development Authority.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Eugene Felton to the South Fulton Ethics Panel.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Yvonne Boone to the Environmental Committee.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Sam Bowen to the Board of Code Enforcement.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Cybil Talley to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Keishan Davis to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Mike Dunn to the South Fulton Planning Commission.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Mario Malcolm to the South Fulton Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Tiffany Morman to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Sonya Patterson to the Impact Fee Committee.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Edward Thomas II to the South Fulton Public Arts Council.
Mayor Gumbs seeks to appoint Kim Lloyd to the Use of Force Board.
IX. Alcohol License, Rezonings, Variance and Modification Cases (For Motion and Vote)
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved Section IX, Items A(1–3) and B(1–3), by unanimous
consent with no objections.
A. Request Council confirmation of the following recorded development plats as approved by
the City Engineer pursuant to Section 4.2.2.E of the Subdivision Regulations, Appendix D.
Section 4.2.2.E of the City's Municipal Codes calls for the City Council to confirm receipt of

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all recorded plats. All recorded plats have been received and logged by Fulton County
Superior Court, at this time.
1. Confirm minor plat for 3600 Buffington Center. Located in Council District #5. This
minor plat is for the combination of 2 tracts into 1 parcel being a total of 9.832 acres.
2. Confirm the final plat for Enclave at Stonewall Tell. Located in Council District #2.
This final plat is to establish the 48-lot subdivision of Enclave at Stonewall Tell on a total of
54.08 acres.
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
B. The applicant for Kazi Sirajul, DBA Big A Shell Food Mart, has applied for an alcohol
license for the retail sale of beer and wine, located at 7100 Old National Hwy, Riverdale,
GA 30296. This request is for a change of ownership.City Council District: 7.
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
C. Case U25-013: An application by Earlie Rockette requesting a Special Use Permit to allow
Group Residence for 6-9 Children in CUP (Community Unit Plan/Old National Highway
Overlay) zoning at 120 Cainwood Ct E. (Parcel ID: 13016300010120) City Council
District: 6.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL CONDITIONAL
Planning Commission Recommendation: DENIAL
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
D. Case M25-003: An application by Shaunn Slaughter c/o Robinson Happy Homes
requesting a modification to zoning condition #3B of zoning case 2001Z -0121 to reduce
the required 50-foot principal building setback feet from peripheral property lines adjoining
property to a 20-foot principal building setback for lot #226 in CUP (Community Unit
Plan/Cliftondale Overlay District). The property is located at 969 Brookmere Court. City
Council District: 3.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
X. Public Comments
Speakers will be granted a total of two (2) minutes each and public comments will not exceed
thirty (30) minutes. Speakers will not be allowed to yield or donate their time to other speakers.
Speakers must identify themselves and their addresses prior to speaking. Speakers may only
address the Presiding Officer, shall observe all rules of decorum. No debate, disrespect or
obscenities shall be tolerated. The Presiding Officer shall rule any such individual out of order
that fails to comply with the forgoing.
Zoom:
Deyanna Respress

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Penny Webster Lewis
Kip Carr
India Rice
Danielle Withers
Juanita Marbury
Online:
Anthony Carector
Pamela Harris
Tonda Lawrence
Shirley Love
LaJuan Spivey
Georgia Cameron
LaTonya M. Gates
Carla Wallace
Christeen Yearby
CC Stallworth
Orlando Hartwell
Christel Jackson
Teresa Graves
Maribeth Hines-Ray
Tanya Moore
Cassandra Nadirah Simmons
P aul and Debrah Bergenthal
XI. Council Comments
XII. Agenda Items
A. Administration
1. A Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application in the amount of
$500,000 to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Community HOME
Investment Program (CHIP) to secure additional funding for the Senior Homeowner
Rehabilitation Program; and execution of a grant agreement and other necessary
documentation, if awarded; providing for an effective date.
If awarded, the funding will be leveraged with the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding, approved by the City Council, to increase the number of
seniors that can be assisted through the program.
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
2. Request Council Approval Of A Resolution Approving The Acquisition Of Real
Property (6101 Riverside Drive, Woodbury Park Proposed Dog Park) District 1

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Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
3. Request Council Approval of A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of South
Fulton Regarding Potential Liability Of City Elected Officials, Appointed Officials
And Employees (Mayor Gumbs)
A motion was made to approve Item XII: A 3. The motion was approved 6-
1. Councilmember Rowell voted no.
Motion (Approve): Councilmember Pritchett
Second: Councilmember Williams-Brown
(Motion Passed)
Yea: 6 Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Willis, Councilmember
Sebastian, Councilmember Bell, Councilmember Williams-Brown,
Councilmember Pritchett
Nay: 1 Councilmember Rowell
Abstain: 0 None
Not Voting: 3 Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, Assistant City Attorney Sara Kelly, City
Manager Sharon Subadan
B. Public Works
1. The Public Works Department requests approval to enter into a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to manage the
update of the South Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan (SFCTP).
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
2. Request Council Approval Of The City Council Of The City Of South Fulton, Georgia,
Authorizing Execution Of An Intergovernmental Agreement Between The Fulton
Industrial Community Improvement District And The City of South Fulton To
Provide For The Landscaping And Infrastructure Projects Designated For The
City Of South Fulton
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
3. Request Council Approval Of The City Council Of The City Of South Fulton, Georgia,
Authorizing Execution Of An Amendment To The Intergovernmental Agreement
Between The Fulton Industrial Community Improvement District And The City
of South Fulton To Provide For The Streetscape Enhancements
Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs approved this item by unanimous consent without any
objections.
XIII. Walk-On Items (if necessary)
A motion was made to approve the listed walk-on items. The motion was approved, 7-0.

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1. District 3 – Waive first reading for Case Z25-036 / CDP25-015 and proceed with motion
and vote.
2. District 3 – Food Distribution and Shredding Event on February 28, 2026.
3. District 3 – Town Hall Meeting on March 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at
Welcome All Park.
4. District 1 – Town Hall Meeting on February 4, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at
Sandtown Recreation Center.
5. District 7 – Food Distribution and Juicing Class Event on February 7, 2026 at Creel
Park.
6. District 7 – Town Hall Meeting on February 29, 2026 at Dennard Library.
7. District 7 – Business Roundtable “Lunch and Learn” on February 12, 2026, at the
Economic Development Office.
Motion: Councilmember Willis
Second: Councilmember Sebastian
(Motion Passed)
Yea: 7 Councilmember Rowell, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Willis,
Councilmember Sebastian, Councilmember Bell, Councilmember Williams-
Brown, Councilmember Pritchett
Nay: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Not Voting: 3 Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, Assistant City Attorney Sara Kelly, City Manager
Sharon Subadan
XIV. Executive Session, if neccesary
NO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
XV. Adjournment of Meeting
A motion was made to Adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:26 PM. The motion was
approved, 7-0.
Motion (Adjourn): Councilmember Williams-Brown
Second: Councilmember Johnson
(Motion Passed)
Yea: 7 Councilmember Rowell, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Willis,
Councilmember Sebastian, Councilmember Bell, Councilmember Williams-
Brown, Councilmember Pritchett
Nay: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Not Voting: 3 Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, Assistant City Attorney Sara Kelly, City Manager
Sharon Subadan