Michael McFarland sworn in as Kingston mayor; two council members also take office
January 01, 2026 | Kingston, Bartow, Georgia
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Judge Terry Wheeler administered the oath of office to Mayor Michael McFarland and council members Reggie Applin and Patresha Northgraves at the Kingston City Council meeting on Jan. 5, 2026. The meeting opened at 6:01 p.m.; Payton Silvers led the invocation and pledge and 35 attendees were recorded.
In attendance were council members Kate Posey, Payton Silvers, Patresha Northgraves, Reggie Applin and Mayor Michael McFarland, along with City Clerk Kelly L. Ensley, Treasurer Grayson Brown, Chief TJ Sosebee and Attorney Elliot Noll. The council then moved to routine business, including amendments to the Dec. 5 minutes and approval of the Jan. 5 agenda.
In attendance were council members Kate Posey, Payton Silvers, Patresha Northgraves, Reggie Applin and Mayor Michael McFarland, along with City Clerk Kelly L. Ensley, Treasurer Grayson Brown, Chief TJ Sosebee and Attorney Elliot Noll. The council then moved to routine business, including amendments to the Dec. 5 minutes and approval of the Jan. 5 agenda.
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