By Dr. Samantha Hudson For 18 years, Fairburn has been my home. It is the place where I live, the place I love, and the place I have been honored to serve for nearly two decades. But as many of you know, the past year has been a testament to why we must fight harder than ever for the integrity of our local government. The Truth Behind the "Removal" In October 2025, a coordinated effort was made to remove me from the City Council seat you  elected me to hold. They called it an

**The Court Said No. And the Motions Prove It.** Fairburn, Some city officials believed that blocking records, filing retaliatory claims, and installing an unlawful appointment would end accountability. They assumed removing a seat would remove the truth. They were wrong. The work didn’t stop. It went straight into the court record—where facts don’t bend. What the Court Has Already Rejected In late 2025, the Fulton County Superior Court issued a written order denying the City

As we step into 2026 , let’s be clear about one thing right out of the gate: this community is done accepting the status quo . Done accepting leadership that operates behind closed doors. Done accepting silence when transparency is required. Done accepting “that’s just how it’s always been done” as an excuse for ignoring the people. A new year isn’t just about fresh calendars and good intentions—it’s about accountability, courage, and action . Standing Firm: Progress Toward R

Fairburn’s future belongs to the people who actually live here — not the clique that’s been gatekeeping power for decades.

Truth matters. Fairness matters. Recent headlines about my so-called “impeachment” hearing have left out critical facts, and even the terminology is wrong. What happened in Fairburn was not an impeachment. Under Georgia law, municipalities like Fairburn cannot impeach an elected official. The correct term is “removal,” and this action is subject to judicial review by the Superior Court through a writ of certiorari. In simple terms, the City cannot unilaterally or permanently

Setting the Record Straight This week, The Fulton Neighbor  published an article titled “Fairburn Councilwoman Faces Impeachment After...

I have taken an unprecedented step: filing a lawsuit against the City of Fairburn, the Mayor, and city leadership to protect the rights...

This Monday, the Council will gather to vote on an $85 million budget . And let me be clear: the outcome is already written for some....

Fairburn deserves leadership rooted in integrity — not deceit. Yet what we’ve seen from Hattie is a pattern of retaliation, collusion,...

Well, it happened. On August 11, 2025, Mayor Mario Avery officially filed an ethics complaint  against me. His charge? That I refused to...

Citizens of Fairburn — the time to look away has ended. What’s happening inside our city government is not just embarrassing; it is...

By Councilwoman Samantha L. Hudson On August 6, 2025, I received a letter from Mayor Mario Avery notifying me of an Equal Employment...

There’s a growing storm in Fairburn — and it’s not just about power outages or billing errors. It’s about a utility provider, Fairburn...

As we gather this Independence Day, I invite every resident of Fairburn to pause, reflect, and recommit to the ideals that make our...

By Councilwoman Samantha L. Hudson June 19, 2025 As we gathered for this year’s Juneteenth celebration in Fairburn, I was reminded not...

In an era where citizens demand transparency and accountability, Fairburn remains tethered to antiquated local policies that do more to...

Greetings Fairburn Residents & Partners, It has been my great honor to serve the people of Fairburn with transparency, integrity, and a...

Ethics and transparency are supposed to be the foundation of any functioning local government. Unfortunately, recent events in Fairburn...

Greetings, Fairburn Residents, Many of you have voiced concerns about how our city is growing and evolving, especially regarding...

Greetings: I believe it is time to set the record clear and provide some explicit details about my concerns with this administration and...