Groundbreaker Jonesboro elects Dr Donya Sartor citys first Black mayor The Atlanta Voice

JONESBORO, Ga.- The first Black mayor in the history of the city of Jonesboro is still adjusting to her new title and role. In the 164-year history of Jonesboro as a city there has never been a Black leader at City Hall. There have been Black police chiefs and Black city council members, but not a mayor. Never a mayor, until now. On Friday, March 31, 2023 Dr. Donya L. Sartor was inaugurated and simultaneously changed the history of the city of Jonesboro forever. Reflecting back on that moment from less than a week earlier, Sartor put being the mayor…