Mayor Scott James Matheson, center, joins Councilmembers Nick Harden, Council At-Large; Tim Carroll, District 5; Sandra Tooley, District 2; Vivian Miller-Cody, District 1; Mayor Pro-Tem Andy Gibbs, District 6; and Eric Howard, District 4, to honor Ruth K. Council, the first African American Valdosta City Councilmember, and Sonny Vickers, the city’s first African American mayor. They gathered for a memorial photo featuring framed portraits of the two trailblazing leaders as a tribute to their lasting impact. The photo was taken at the heart of downtown, at the corner of City Hall.