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Former Atlanta mayor forms committee to consider 2026 run for Georgia governor

Bottoms joins state Sen. Jason Esteves of Atlanta in the 2026 gubernatorial race on the Democratic side. Multiple news outlets have reported that former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams of Atlanta, a two-time Democratic nominee for governor, also is considering mounting a third bid for the state's highest office.

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Georgia governor's race draws the former mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms took a big step Monday toward running for governor of Georgia in 2026, about four years after the Democrat broke Atlanta tradition by skipping a second mayoral run.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms poised to enter race for Georgia governor

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is positioning herself to run for governor of Georgia — a state that has become a pivotal battleground in recent elections. Bottoms, who served in former President Joe Biden’s administration,

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens makes the case for reelection

After leading Atlanta out of the COVID-19 pandemic and a coinciding crime spike, Mayor Andre Dickens believes he deserves a ...

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City of Atlanta extends warrant amnesty program for those with traffic violations

ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta Municipal Court is extending its Warrant Amnesty Program, designed to help drivers resolve ...

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WATCH LIVE | Atlanta Public Safety Training Center opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Atlanta police and fire officials are celebrating the opening of the new 85-acre Public Safety Training Center after years of debate and controversy. Critics have dubbed the $115-million project ...

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The FBI mistakenly raided their Atlanta home. Now the Supreme Court will hear their lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a yearslong legal battle over an FBI raid on the wrong Atlanta house ...

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Childhood home of former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson restored

ATLANTA — A piece of Atlanta’s history has a new and important mission. The childhood home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, ...

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Atlanta drivers incorrectly ticketed by speed cameras

Warning lights intended to alert drivers when speed cameras issue tickets were not working. Now, some drivers will get ...

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Atlanta home buyers offered more sale concessions in 2025

A recent study on housing sale concessions, when home sellers give things to buyers to help push a sale through, showed that ...

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Atlanta family’s mistaken FBI raid case could change the rules for cops

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday from an Atlanta family seeking to hold the government liable for trauma from an accidental predawn raid on their house.