Keisha Lance Bottoms

07

May

Keisha Lance Bottoms won’t run for reelection. Here’s why

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ATLANTA -- Keisha Lance Bottoms shocked the city last night when she announced to a group of supporters that she would not be seeking reelection as mayor of the City…

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12

Apr

Slow Down Atlanta: New 25 mph speed limit signs installed

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ATLANTA -- If you've driven in downtown Atlanta recently, you may have noticed that 25 mph speed limit signs have been installed throughout the city. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms authorized the installation…

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02

Apr

Kemp: MLB decision to pull All-Star game an ‘attack’ on Georgia

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In response to Georgia's election reform bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp last week, Major League Baseball has pulled the All-Star game from Georgia. The game…

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17

Feb

Meet Atlanta’s new municipal court judge

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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed former Fulton County Magistrate Judge Stephanie C. Davis to serve on the Atlanta Municipal Court. Davis will fill a vacancy on the court due to…

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04

Jan

Here’s what Atlanta’s mayor is doing to combat crime in the city

ATLANTA -- A recent surge in violent crime in Atlanta has prompted questions from residents about how the city is handling the crime wave. On Monday, Atlanta's mayor unveiled her…

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09

Oct

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

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…

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03

Oct

Atlanta’s first African American police chief dead at 81

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…

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11

Sep

Atlanta to ease some coronavirus restrictions

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta will be easing some of its coronavirus restrictions based on new COVID-19 data. Technically, the city is moving out of Phase I of its…

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21

Aug

Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks at Democratic convention

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. The first-term…

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13

Aug

Kemp to withdraw mask lawsuit against Atlanta mayor

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…

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25

Jul

Atlanta cracks down on ‘water boys’

In response to increasingly violent activity from teens known as 'water boys' or 'bottle boys' on Atlanta's streets, the city is directing the police department to crack down on the…

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21

Jul

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

DeKalb County took steps to strengthen the mask ordinance it passed last week. The strengthened mask requirement comes as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms…

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20

Jul

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

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(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.…

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18

Jul

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

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ATLANTA -- Flags throughout the city of Atlanta will fly at half-staff in honor of Congressman John Lewis, who died at age 80 Friday night. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ordered…

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