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Stone Mountain mayor defends changing city bank access | FOX 5 News

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SUMMARY: Stone Mountain Mayor Beverly Jones is defending her decision to remove four former city employees from the city’s bank accounts after Truis Bank alerted her to cyber security risks. She claims the action was to protect taxpayers and was done after consulting the city attorney. However, the move also temporarily removed two current council members from the accounts, which Jones denies doing intentionally. This left Jones as the sole signatory, causing payment issues since city policy requires two signatures. The council has since been reinstated, and an independent investigation into Jones’s actions is underway. Residents demand clearer explanations, while Jones seeks legal counsel and plans to present documentation in court.

Stone Mountain Mayor Beverly Jones says she acted to protect city finances when she became the sole signatory on the city’s bank account. The Stone Mountain City Council has launched a formal investigation, and Jones declined to answer specific questions citing possible litigation.

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