Mayor Jayden Williams can now appeal that decision to the Henry County Superior Court.

The motion also signaled concern that Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams’ testimony potentially could incriminate him in a future criminal case.

Fulton Sheriff Patrick Labat, Commissioner Dana Barrett say the project has moved far too slowly, while others say it’s not among the county's highest priorities.

City Council member LaKeisha Gantt will not sit on the panel, which now consists of her four Council colleagues.

Sheriff Patrick Labat pointed to slowness reaching a "bleeding out" inmate and an officer stuck in a broken elevator with inmates to demonstrate the risks at Rice Street jail.

The hearing into allegations against the Stockbridge mayor was postponed while a retired judge considers whether a council member can remain on the case.

The allegation surfaced Thursday against Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams involving an 18-year-old high school junior, according to a police report.

The settlement stems from a suit Jayden Williams filed to win back mayoral privileges stripped when the Stockbridge City Council announced an investigation into his spending.

Authorities say Sam Tunick gave Customs officers a passcode that deleted his phone’s contents when they asked to search it. He now faces a felony charge.

The council approved a one-week delay of an investigative hearing, which could lead to the mayor’s removal from office.