Georgia Mayor Charged with Burglary and Criminal Trespassing, Temporarily Replaced by Council Member
Khalid Kamau, the mayor of South Fulton in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, has been charged with criminal trespassing and first-degree burglary. He has been temporarily replaced by City Council member Natasha Williams-Brown, who serves as the mayor pro tem.
Kamau was released on the same day after posting $11,000 in surety bonds, but he has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. The charges against him were not accompanied by detailed information due to an ongoing investigation.
Jacqueline Howell, the interim director of public affairs for the City of South Fulton, emphasized that the city is committed to upholding the law and ensuring fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their positions. The incident report from the public records office is being awaited to shed more light on the situation.
Kamau, in a Facebook post on Saturday, expressed his well-being and freedom, stating that God is still using him and urging people to stay tuned. He also shared a Bible verse about righteousness and persecution.
The relationship between Kamau and the City Council has been contentious for over a year. In March, Williams-Brown and four other council members filed a lawsuit to remove Kamau from office, accusing him of disclosing confidential information for personal gain and recording confidential executive sessions. Two council members were not involved in the suit.
In June 2022, the council requested the district attorney’s office to investigate Kamau’s city-issued credit card transactions discovered in an audit.
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