SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — A lot of eyes are on the South Fulton mayor race as current Mayor Khalid 'Kobi' Kamau is running for re-election.

Kamau has frequently been in the public spotlight for a range of reasons, including an unusual 2023 trespassing arrest. He was charged with criminal trespassing, which stemmed from accusations of breaking into a private lake house in 2023. Kamau pleaded not guilty to the criminal charge in September. The day before Election Day, his new attorney represented him in court for a case management hearing. He is now expected to appear back in court for a final plea on Nov. 18.

He and his supporters claim the charge was politically motivated.

He's also been accused of misusing city funds by multiple council members, with scrutiny over his taxpayer-funded t

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