Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz and her husband Robb welcomed the birth of their first child, a healthy baby boy on Wednesday. Preston Alexander Knox was born at 10:38 a.m. at Eastside Hospital in Snellville weighing 6 pounds and 19 inches long. He is the couple’s first child.

“Snellville is happy to welcome its newest resident, Preston Alexander Knox, to the city,” said Public Information Officer Brian Arrington. “City officials want to congratulate Mayor Kelly Kautz and her husband Robb on their new addition.”

The mayor has not informed city officials of her plans for maternity leave. In her absence, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Witts will conduct city council meetings, with the next scheduled for Monday.

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