Voters Deliver Change for the New City of Mableton as Key Election Results Roll In Across Metro Atlanta and Georgia

As election results came in across metro Atlanta and the state, Mableton residents signaled a shift in local priorities by electing new leadership in the city’s first key local elections.

In Mableton, challengers Michael McNeely and Cassandra Brown defeated incumbents Dami Oladapo and Patty Auch, marking a historic night for the newly established city. Family, friends, and supporters gathered at neighborhood restaurant Mexico Lindo as they awaited the results. Cheers erupted as the numbers confirmed McNeely and Brown’s victories. On his win, McNeely said, “The people have spoken. It is a new day in the City of Mableton. We need real solutions and real ideas, and we need to make sure the people are represented through strong leadership.” Brown, thanking family and friends for their support, added, “This is not about me or my opponent; it’s about the City of Mableton and moving forward together.”

Meanwhile, in Marietta, the closely watched mayoral race remained a nail-biter until the very end between Mayor Steve Tumlin and challenger Sam Foster. Final tallies showed Tumlin narrowly winning 51% to 49%.

In Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens easily secured re-election with a commanding 85% of the vote. The City Council President race remained too close to call at press time, with Marci Collier Overstreet leading Rohit Malhotra 52% to 48%, pending additional ballots.

Statewide, voters also made their voices heard on energy and accountability issues. Public Service Commission (PSC) challengers Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson unseated long-standing incumbents Fitz Johnson and Tim Echols, regulators who had repeatedly voted to raise utility prices for Georgia consumers at the behest of Georgia Power. Hubbard and Johnson won decisively, 62% to 32%, becoming the first Democrats elected to the PSC in decades. Their victory reflects voter support for leaders prioritizing working families over corporate interests. “People are tired of paying more while getting less,” said voter Denise Crawford, celebrating the PSC results. “Tonight’s vote shows that Georgians are ready for leaders who put working families first.”

Across the region, Tuesday’s results reflected both continuity and change. While some long-time incumbents held their positions, fresh faces emerged in other cities, and grassroots campaigns left a clear mark on local leadership, signaling a renewed focus on accountability, community priorities, and responsive governance.