A Story of Deceit: Why Hattie Cannot Be Trusted

Fairburn deserves leadership rooted in integrity — not deceit. Yet what we’ve seen from Hattie is a pattern of retaliation, collusion, and reckless associations that don’t just raise eyebrows, they raise serious legal questions. This isn’t politics-as-usual. It’s a story of shameful behavior that voters cannot afford to ignore.

The Lawsuit and John Ross

At the center is John Ross, the plaintiff behind a federal complaint. His case wasn’t filed in isolation — it carried the fingerprints of collusion. And instead of distancing herself from a litigant against her own city, Hattie cozied up. This alone shows a fundamental breach of her duty as a councilwoman.

The Alabama Photo — Collusion Captured

Then came the photograph — taken in Alabama, later used in the federal complaint.

“This image is the smoking gun. Why is Hattie — a sitting Fairburn councilwoman — posing in Alabama with John Ross, the very plaintiff suing the city she represents? And why is she standing alongside the 90-year-old mother of former Mayor Hurst, whose name has been targeted with smear after smear? This isn’t community service — it’s conspiracy dressed up as a photo-op.”

The Failed Ethics Complaint Against Mayor Hurst

We’ve seen this playbook before. The ethics complaint filed against Mayor Hurst was investigated and dismissed as baseless. But the intent was clear — destroy her reputation at any cost. When that tactic failed, a federal complaint appeared, this time with Hattie herself standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the plaintiff.

This isn’t governance. It’s retaliation.

Where Georgia Law Draws the Line

Georgia law is unambiguous about this type of conduct:

• O.C.G.A. § 16-10-1 — Violation of Oath of Office Every councilmember swears to uphold the laws of Georgia and faithfully discharge their duties. Associating with a plaintiff against the city is the opposite of “faithful discharge.” It’s betrayal.

• O.C.G.A. § 16-10-93 — Conspiracy to Defraud the State or Political Subdivision It is unlawful for any public officer to conspire to defraud the government of “fair and honest services.” Standing with a plaintiff to undermine the city in a federal case reeks of collusion and defrauds residents of honest representation.

• O.C.G.A. § 51-7-80 — Abuse of Process Georgia defines abuse of process as using legal proceedings for purposes other than those intended. Filing complaints in retaliation — or conspiring in complaints to smear reputations — is the textbook definition.

• O.C.G.A. § 45-10-3 — Code of Ethics for Government ServicePublic officials must “never engage in business with the government which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of governmental duties.” Hattie’s association with Ross creates a direct conflict — serving the city on one hand while standing with its legal opponent on the other.

The Liability Hattie Represents

A mayor’s first duty is to protect the city from unnecessary risk. Yet Hattie’s reckless choices have done the opposite. Her behavior with Ross and her participation in this sham complaint have exposed Fairburn to federal liability. Electing her mayor would be like inviting lawsuits to walk through City Hall’s front door.

Voters

So let’s ask the only questions that matter:

• Why is Hattie even associated with John Ross, a plaintiff against her own city?

• Why is she posing in Alabama, standing proudly with a litigant and the mother of the very mayor they sought to smear?

• Why does she keep aligning herself with complaints that collapse under scrutiny?

The answers tell the truth: Hattie is not a leader. She is a liability.

On November 4, 2025, Fairburn must decide: Do we hand the mayor’s office to someone who conspires, manipulates, and exposes the city to lawsuits? Or do we choose integrity, accountability, and leadership that protects the people, not personal vendettas?

The picture says it all. Look at it. Remember it. And on Election Day, vote NO on Hattie.

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