Tag: Atlanta mayor
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Meta Description: Atlanta honors trailblazer Shirley C. Franklin by naming a street and park after its first Black woman mayor, celebrating her transformative leadership with the BeltLine and Clean Water initiatives.
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How Shirley Franklin became Atlanta’s first Black female mayor, transforming the city through visionary leadership, infrastructure projects, and ethical governance.
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The trailblazing journey of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first Black mayor, who reshaped the city’s politics and community. Explore his legacy of progressive leadership, civil rights activism, and enduring impact on Atlanta and beyond.
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