Atlanta's mayor responds to challenge from former President Obama
Atlanta’s mayor has two words in response to the call-to-action from former President Barack Obama on use-of-force policies: challenge accepted.
Atlanta mayor Bottoms praised for response to unrest in city
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms invoked that history in a passionate and deeply personal plea for protesters to go home.
'Not Atlanta': Mayor Bottoms condemns violent Atlanta riots
"We as a people are strongest when we use our voices to heal our city instead of using our hands to tear it down," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said.
Atlanta's mayor orders flags at half staff for those taken during the coronavirus pandemic
Atlanta’s mayor has ordered all flags at city facilities to be lowered to half staff honor the victims of the coronavirus pandemic until she says the curve is flattened in Georgia. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms gave the order on Friday.
Georgia Attorney General's Office investigating after Atlanta mayor receives racist text message
The Georgia Attorney General's Office confirmed to FOX 5 News it was now investigating a racist text message sent to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms this week.
State, local leaders among critics of Kemp's decision to reopen businesses
Critics, including some high profile political leaders, are going public in their criticism of Gov, Kemp's decision to reopen businesses in the state.
Governor Kemp urged to suspend state anti-mask law
State Senator Nikema WIlliams is urging Governor Brian Kemp to temporarily suspend the state's anti-mask law during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor signs bill to bring relief for Atlanta airport businesses' employees
The Atlanta City Council and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have passed new legislation designed to help employees at Hartsfield-Jackson survive the loss of hours and wages.
Atlanta mayor calls on temporary halt on evictions during coronavirus outbreak
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wants the City of Atlanta's partners to not evict anyone or charge late payment fees for the next 60 days.
Atlanta mayor declares state of emergency, public gatherings of 50 or more banned
Atlanta Mayor declared a state of emergency within the city limits.
Mayor Bottoms' State of the City addressed postponed
The State of the City address will not take place on March 12th, as originally planned, the Mayor's office confirms.
Atlanta mayor creates new Office of Inspector General
The new office will have wide-ranging authority and be independent of the Mayor and Atlanta City Council.
Mayor's mac and cheese back on her Christmas menu
It might just be one of the most controversial issues which confront Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during his first year in office. Yes, the mac and cheese scandal.
Atlanta mayor announces pay raise for firefighters
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is granting firefighters a 20% hike in pay over the next three and a half years.