Voters in Jonesboro elected Dr. Donya Sartor as their first Black mayor Tuesday following several special elections held throughout Clayton County.
According to election results from Clayton County officials, Sartor won the title of Jonesboro’s next mayor with over 260 votes.
Sartor is a long-time native of Jonesboro and spent her time in the community while serving as a city council member. She says even though she’s the first Black mayor of Jonesboro — there’s still a bigger picture to consider.
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