McDonough City Councilman Scott Reeves Faces Scrutiny After Admitting to Leaking Executive Session Information

Game Changers
Oct 16
3 min read

written by Andreal Mallard, Sr.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McDonough, GA – October 16, 2025 — A routine City-sponsored Town Hall meeting at McDonough City Hall took an unexpected turn last night when Councilman Scott Reeves admitted to sharing confidential executive session information with members of the public — an act that could place him in violation of city policy and state confidentiality law.

The Town Hall, promised by Mayor Sandra Vincent during a recent council meeting, was held to address residents’ concerns about a development project that is not currently under review. The event, hosted in the District represented by Councilmember Rufus Stewart, became tense after Reeves attempted to dominate the conversation with accusations that the Mayor had made “back-door agreements” with developers.

His aggressive participation and dissemination of inaccurate information reportedly led some attendees to mistakenly believe Reeves was the district’s elected council member — a role that belongs to Councilman Stewart.

Tensions Rise as Accusations Fall Flat

Despite Councilman Reeves’ repeated attempts to convince the public of wrongdoing, City Attorney warnings during the meeting made clear that Reeves was walking a fine line by referencing confidential matters discussed in executive session.

Witnesses say McDonough Police officers stepped forward to de-escalate tensions after Reeves grew visibly hostile toward Mayor Vincent, who maintained her composure throughout the confrontation.

“Every business owner has the right to make a proposal,” said Councilwoman At-Large Vanessa W. Thomas, addressing the misinformation spreading through the community. “But the record is clear — no votes or approvals have been made. The people said no, and this council respects that.”

Mayor Vincent Emphasizes Transparency and Accountability

Mayor Vincent used the Town Hall to bring clarity to the issue and reaffirm her administration’s commitment to transparency.

“Public participation is essential, but so is truth,” said Mayor Vincent. “There is no project under review, no vote, and no back-room deal. We want residents to be accurately informed and actively engaged in shaping McDonough’s future.”

Her steady leadership drew praise from residents who appreciated her willingness to attend and take questions — both positive and critical — directly from the community.

Potential Breach of Confidentiality

Councilman Reeves’ admission to leaking details from closed executive sessions has prompted growing concern among citizens and city officials. Reports suggest that sensitive information may have been shared through text messages and private conversations with members of the public.

Such actions could constitute an ethics violation, subject to further review under municipal and state law.

Community Deserves Facts Over Fear

The controversy also follows the unexplained appearance of “Say No to Development” yard signs across McDonough, which many now suspect were part of a broader misinformation effort. Officials confirmed that the city has not taken any action to advance the disputed development project.

As the election season unfolds, Game Changers Magazine remains steadfast in its mission to promote truth and community accountability.

“Citizens deserve facts, not fear tactics,” said Andreal Mallard Sr., Editor-in-Chief of Game Changers Media Network. “Transparency, integrity, and responsible communication are the cornerstones of good leadership — and of good journalism.”

Stay tuned as Game Changers Magazine continues to follow this developing story and provide updates on the potential ethics implications and community response.

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