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South Fulton council approves several items, hears residents defend senior event and raise P‑card concerns
Summary
Council approved a settlement from executive session, denied a rezoning request, approved a site‑plan modification, adopted several consent items and an injured‑officer benefit resolution; public commenters defended a seniors' 'White Affair' event while others raised procurement and P‑card spending concerns.
At its May 26 meeting, the South Fulton City Council took several votes, recognized community groups and heard a mix of praise and criticism from residents during public comment.
Settlement from executive session: After reconvening from a closed session, the clerk reported an action requiring a public vote: approval of a settlement agreement with Van Dyver Lakes. A motion to approve the settlement was recorded as carried (the clerk recorded the motion as approved 4–0 in the public minutes).
Zoning votes: On zoning case Z26‑2 — an application for rezoning to permit 35 single‑family homes on about 15 acres at 4700 Welcome All — staff recommended denial and the council voted to deny the rezoning (recorded as 6–0). By contrast, modification case M26‑002 (site‑plan changes to allow 293 single‑family homes on ~130.19 acres with reduced lot sizes and buffer adjustments) had a staff recommendation of approval and the council approved that modification unanimously (recorded 6–0).
Other votes and consent items: The consent agenda was adopted by unanimous consent. A resolution amending the city’s human‑resources policies to add an injured‑police‑officer supplemental benefit was moved and approved unanimously (recorded 6–0). Several first‑read ordinances (including ones on loitering and on campaigning at city‑sponsored events) were presented for future consideration.
Public comment — White Affair and procurement concerns: During the public‑comment period, several residents addressed media coverage and city conduct. Joyce Carroll and Joe Francis Williams, who attended the city’s recent seniors' "White Affair," told council the event was well received and defended it against criticism reported in the news. "There was absolutely no election conversation by anyone on this council or at my table," Williams said, adding that the seniors appreciated the event.
Other commenters raised procedural and procurement concerns. Brandon Fulton described a police/fire interaction on his property and said he planned to file a formal complaint. Mike Johnson questioned city P‑card charges and alleged specific expenditures tied to vendors he identified, saying the city should seek repayment for campaign‑style spending; the council did not act on procurement allegations at the meeting.
Proclamations and recognitions: Council presented proclamations recognizing ALS Awareness Month and Cary (Carrie) Goode’s advocacy work, commended the South Fulton Police Department's 'Say Twin' social campaign for its national reach, recognized officers who responded to a veteran in crisis, and celebrated the official passage and certification of the city’s 2026 comprehensive plan ("Thrive South Fulton").
What happens next: Staff will follow up on litigation and settlement paperwork, return with any necessary contractual or procurement responses if staff determines further review is required, and carry the first‑read ordinance items to future meetings. Several staff and community events were also announced for June and July.
