STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - History was made in Stockbridge as residents elected 22-year-old Jayden Williams as the city’s youngest mayor.

Local perspective:

Williams, a Clark Atlanta University graduate, defeated incumbent Mayor Anthony Ford, earning 53 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election.

"Beating a two-time incumbent is huge, and it just shows that Stockbridge is ready for some change," Williams said.

The backstory:

Born and raised in Stockbridge, Williams said he’s ready to lead and hopes voters will focus on his vision for the city rather than his age.

"I prayed, and one of the things I tell everybody is that I’m not here to please people," he said. "I’m here to be pleasing in the Lord’s sight."

Williams’ ties to public service started early. In high school, he served as the You

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