Carmalitha is a healthcare industry leader focused on preventive care. She has worked in the healthcare sector for over two decades. She has also launched wellness programs for Metro Atlanta area seniors, including pop-up dental clinics, salons, and farmers markets.

South Fulton Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs enters race for mayor

Carmalitha is currently a member of the South Fulton City Council. She was first elected in 2017 and is serving her third term.

Plans to focus on "protecting taxpayer money, eliminating fraud and waste and will work to ensure the city government operates with the 'highest standards of integrity.'"

- Plans to focus on "protecting taxpayer money, eliminating fraud and waste and will work to ensure the city government operates with the 'highest standards of integrity.'"

Economy

Supports the establishment of an Internet Exchange Zone, a designated area with surveillance and public safety oversight for safe e-commerce transactions and digital meetups.

Supported the development of an Internet Exchange Zone, a designated area with surveillance and public safety oversight for safe e-commerce transactions and digital meetups.

- Supported the development of an Internet Exchange Zone, a designated area with surveillance and public safety oversight for safe e-commerce transactions and digital meetups.

Public Services

Opposes the construction of data centers and warehouses in southern Fulton County, preferring the development of walkable communities and amenities.

- Opposes the construction of data centers and warehouses in southern Fulton County, preferring the development of walkable communities and amenities.

Housing & Urban Development

As of November 10, 2025, Carmalitha Gumbs’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Carmalitha Gumbs

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 