Former mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces new book
Keisha Lance Bottoms is officially announcing her bid to replace Brian Kemp as Georgia's governor. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA - Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is preparing to share her personal and political journey in a new memoir titled "The Rough Side of the Mountain." The book is set for release in April 2026 and will explore her childhood, career milestones, and defining moments in public service.
What we know:
Bottoms, a native of Atlanta, served as the city’s 60th mayor from 2018 to 2022. Her term included leading the city through the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of national social unrest. Before becoming mayor, she worked as a prosecutor and represented children in juvenile court, later serving on the Atlanta City Council.
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After choosing not to run for re-election in 2021, Bottoms joined the Biden administration as a senior advisor and also served on the President’s Export Council. She reportedly left the council "before she could be fired by President Trump."
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On April 4, Bottoms announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial race. She joins a growing field that includes Sen. Jason Esteves, Rev. Olu Brown, and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.
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With her memoir on the way and a new campaign underway, Bottoms appears poised to re-enter Georgia’s political spotlight with renewed focus and personal reflection.