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Carmelita Gumbs sworn in as South Fulton’s first female mayor, outlines "1 Heartbeat" vision

City of South Fulton · January 11, 2026
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At a public inauguration in South Fulton, Carmelita Gumbs was sworn in as the city’s first female mayor and delivered an inaugural address calling for unity under a guiding theme she called “1 Heartbeat,” prioritizing economic development, public safety and partnerships with residents and regional leaders.

Carmelita Gumbs took the oath of office and was sworn in as mayor of the City of South Fulton during a public ceremony that featured elected officials, community leaders and family members onstage. Judge Asha Jackson administered the oath before a packed audience; Gumbs then addressed attendees with a broad vision for her term.

Gumbs framed her priorities under a single motif she called “1 Heartbeat,” saying the approach will bind…

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