Sandy Springs City Council member and mayoral candidate Jody Reichel said she would unblock some users from her Facebook page after receiving criticism that her actions were a violation of First Amendment rights.

Reichel, who shares community news, campaign news, and updates about family and friends on her Facebook page, said her actions came at a time when civil dialogue had often been replaced by highly charged and personal communication. She disputed that her social media use constituted government action.

“That said, to avoid any appearance of impropriety, I will unblock the accounts so they may continue to see all of my posts, both personal and professional,” Reichel said. “My only request of them and all citizens is that we keep the conversation civil and constructive. That is the

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