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The Villa Rica City Council is taking a stand to reclaim local control by asking the state to revert to a previous charter amendment, igniting a passionate debate over governance and accountability.

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Villa Rica council unanimously asks state to restore pre‑2024 city‑manager appointment process after heated debate
After an extended discussion over the 2024 charter changes and a contentious hiring episode, the Villa Rica City Council unanimously adopted a resolution asking the state legislative delegation to restore earlier language so the mayor and council participate in selecting a city manager.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Debate rages in Villa Rica as Mayor McPherson pushes for a $24,000 consultant to find a city manager, while council members fear losing control of hiring under new charter laws.

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Villa Rica council stalls $24,000 consultant hire as debate over city manager powers persists
Mayor Leslie McPherson and council members debated whether to hire a $24,000 consultant to run a permanent city manager search while state law and recent charter changes leave the manager reporting to the mayor; council voted unanimously to table the consultant contract to the March meeting.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:16 AM