M. Carlyle Kent, Marietta's Newly-Elected City Councilman, Sworn In

MARIETTA, GA — The city of Marietta's newest city coucilman was sworn in this week in a small ceremony at City Hall.

M. Carlyle Kent, who was just elected to the Ward 5 City Council seat over incumbent Reggie Copeland, was sworn into office Monday, the Marietta Daily Journal reported. He was joined by fellow Councilman Johnny Walker, Councilman-elect Andre Sims, family, supporters and faith leaders.

Kent briefly mentioned his priorities as a new official, including fixing Lawrence and Washington streets without making them one-way roads, the MDJ reported. The one-way roadways were a contentious issue among residents during Copeland's tenure.

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He also mentioned bringing more events to seniors in the ward, and said he'd like to see a new park or community garden in the Lawrence-Washington area.

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