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RAY CITY, Ga. (WALB) — A city councilwoman publicly questioned the Mayor’s practices when it comes to meter readings in the city.
In a public memo to WALB on June 9, 2026, Councilwoman Maria Arambula stated, “Last month, I observed Mayor Brenda Exum participating directly in the recording of water meter readings alongside a part-time employee. The Mayor wrote down the readings that were called out by the part-time employee, even though a full-time utility employee was available to perform
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