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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms formally backed her choice in a crowded U.S. Senate race, but she did not urge the other candidates in the special election to bow out to clear a path for the Rev. Raphael Warnock.

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms backs Warnock and Ossoff in Senate races

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderOctober 9, 2020October 9, 2020

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department lost one of its history-makers Friday. Former Police Chief George Napper Jr. was Atlanta's first African American Police Chief. He died at his home Friday at 81-years-old.

Atlanta’s first African American police chief dead at 81

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2020September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta will be easing some of its coronavirus restrictions based on new COVID-19 data.

Atlanta to ease some coronavirus restrictions

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2020September 24, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms evoked the legacy of the late civil rights legend John Lewis when calling on demonstrators to channel their frustrations into voting this fall.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks at Democratic convention

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderAugust 21, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said today he would be withdrawing his lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council over the city's mask mandate, but that doesn't mean the controversy between them is over.

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Kemp to withdraw mask lawsuit against Atlanta mayor

by Thom ChandlerAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

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Atlanta cracks down on ‘water boys’

by Thom ChandlerJuly 25, 2020September 24, 2023

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Still not wearing a mask? DeKalb County could send you to a COVID-19 prevention class

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2020July 21, 2020

(The Center Square) – Some officials in Georgia said they are shocked and confused about Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order that blocks local governments from requiring residents to wear masks.

Mixed Signals: Mayors and lawmakers confused by Kemp’s mask stance

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareJuly 20, 2020September 24, 2023

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Atlanta mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff to honor John Lewis

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2020September 24, 2023

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The state of Georgia is suing the City of Atlanta over masks

by Andy Miller | GHNJuly 16, 2020September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Last week, the Atlanta City Council passed a use of force measure commonly known as the '8 Can't Wait' platform. It includes such reforms as banning chokeholds, a warning before shooting and exhausting all alternatives before shooting. This week, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms vetoed that measure.

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Atlanta mayor vetoes ‘8 Can’t Wait’ police reforms

by Thom ChandlerJuly 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ordered all but essential businesses closed late Friday as coronavirus cases in the city and across Georgia hit record levels.

Stay-at-home orders issued for Atlanta

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 10, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp released a statement Friday evening in response to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' new executive order reverting the City of Atlanta back to Phase I of the coronavirus reopening plan. Below is Kemp's statement:

NEWS BLOG: Kemp snipes at Bottoms over COVID-19 response

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2020September 24, 2023

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It’s Official: Masks are required in the city of Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2020September 24, 2023

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