Alto City Council swears-in members, appoints mayor pro tem

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Carly McCurry
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Alto City Council Post 4 member Eddie Palmer takes the oath of office administered by Mayor Gail Armour during swearing-in ceremonies on Jan. 13, 2026. Palmer will serve as the council's mayor pro tem for the upcoming year. (Carly McCurry/NowHabersham.com)

ALTO, Ga. — Eddie Palmer is Alto’s new mayor pro tem following a unanimous vote by the city council on Tuesday.

During the council’s first meeting of the new year on Jan. 13, members also appointed David Syfan as city attorney and approved the reappointment of Judge Robert Sneed as municipal court judge.

Alto Mayor Gail Armour administered the oath of office to new and returning members of the city council. Former Mayor Audrey Turner attended the meeting to observe the swearing-in ceremony and support her husband, Post 2 Councilmember James Turner.

Alto Mayor Gail Armour administers the oath of office to Allen Fox, who was sworn in to serve on the Alto City Council for Post 3 on Jan. 13, 2026. (Carly McCurry/NowHabersham.com)
Alto Mayor Gail Armour administers the oath of office to Post 5 City Councilmember Debbie Turner. (Carly McCurry/NowHabersham.com)
John Smith is sworn in to serve as Alto Post 1 City Councilmember during the Jan. 13 meeting at Alto City Hall. (Carly McCurry / Now Habersham)

The Alto City Council meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

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