SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - Saturday’s mayoral debate at Langston Hughes High School grew heated at times, with the moderator at one point chastising all six candidates for talking over one another.

The debate featured current Mayor Khalid Kamau, former Mayor Bill Edwards, City Council member Carmalitha Gumbs, and challengers Ray Mills, Dr. Mark Baker and Jewel Johnson.

Attracting and supporting South Fulton businesses

What they're saying:

Candidates were asked how they would attract new businesses while supporting existing small ones:

Khalid Kamau : "We can have economic development beyond data centers, fast food restaurants and warehouses."

Carmalitha Gumbs : "We need to modernize our tax codes. It should not take a 100 days for someone to get a business license and incorporate in Sout

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