Atlanta mayor tapped as DNC's Vice-Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Protection
President-elect Joe Biden is working to reorganize the Democratic National Committee and has included a spot for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance. Biden has named the DNC’s new chair, four new vice chairs, secretary, treasurer, and national finance chair.
Campaign Finance Commission fines Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms $37,000
Ethics Commission fines Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms $37,000
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms declines Biden Cabinet position
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms turned down an opportunity to serve in President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet, a spokesperson for the mayor said Saturday.
Atlanta mayor proposes rezoning plan to make housing more affordable
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wants to see affordable housing units across the city of Atlanta.
President Obama headlines Biden-Harris rally in Atlanta
On the eve of Election Day, former President Barack Obama traveled to Atlanta to rally support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Polling shows that the presidential race is extremely tight in Georgia and voters in the state could choose a Democratic presidential candidate for the first time in nearly three decades.
Mayor Bottoms: Atlanta to move to Phase II of reopening
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said Friday she is immediately transitioning the City of Atlanta to Phase II of the City’s Five Phase Reopening Plan.
Mayor Bottoms: 'We must pass on the gift John Lewis sacrificed to give us'
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said everyday actions are what create real change. Addressing the Democratic National Convention on the fourth and final night Thursday, the mayor spoke about how small gestures can help move toward fulfilling "America's Promise."
Family seeks closure in 2016 deadly officer-involved shooting
The family of a man killed 4 years ago by an Atlanta police officer released dash camera video of the deadly shooting.
Democratic National Convention Thursday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention heads into its final day on Aug. 20. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
'Bottle boys' still selling water on Atlanta street corners despite order to stop
The number of boys selling water at Atlanta intersections has decreased, but that does not mean some are not still at it. They continue to defy the mayor who has told them to stop because "it is just too dangerous."
Gov. Kemp withdraws lawsuit against Atlanta mayor
The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has filed to withdraw the pending lawsuit Gov. Brian Kemp filed against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over her mask mandate.
Mayor Bottoms issues orders reforming Atlanta police's Use of Force
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced several administrative orders Wednesday on the Atlanta Police Department's Use of Force.
Atlanta City Council passes police use of force reform resolutions
The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue. The council originally sent this as an ordinance to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who vetoed it.
Gov. Kemp to withdraw emergency hearing motion against Atlanta mayor
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is withdrawing a motion for an emergency hearing over Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ mask order.
Judge orders Georgia governor, Atlanta mayor into mediation
A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ordered Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to undergo mediation ahead of a scheduled hearing next week. The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the governor over the city’s measures mandating masks in public and other COVID-19 restrictions.
Hearing scheduled for Kemp v. Bottoms Atlanta mask mandate lawsuit
A hearing over the lawsuit filed by Georgia Gov. Kemp over Atlanta's measures mandating masks in public and other COVID-19 restrictions has been set for next week.
Mayor Bottoms has 'very good conversation' with Gov. Kemp, hopes to reach compromise
A possible compromise is on the horizon for an ongoing legal dispute between the Atlanta mayor and Georgia's governor.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms out of COVID-19 quarantine
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is out of quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in July.
Second judge recuses herself from Kemp, Bottoms mask mandate case
The hearing for Georgia Governor Kemp's lawsuit against the City of Atlanta's COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions was canceled after the judge recused herself.
Bottoms: Kemp trying to 'restrain' her from talking to press about mask mandate
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says Georgia Gov. Kemp has asked a court to "restrain" her from making any public statements claiming she has authority that exceeds Kemp’s rule over mandating masks