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Photos: Atlanta’s long string of black mayors
Atlanta has had a long string of black mayors going back to 1974 but that could change with the 2017 mayoral election.
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Former Atlanta mayors Ivan Allen, Sam Massell, Maynard Jackson, Bill Campbell, Maynard Jackson and Andy Young pose at a function in Piedmont Park in 1997. In 2017, Atlanta voters may elect the city's first white mayor since 1973. (AJC Staff Photo/Rich Addicks)
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Photos: NBA history for Trae Young in Hawks' loss to Heat
Hawks star becomes youngest player in league history with 12,000 points and 4,500 assists after a basket in Thursday's matchup in Miami.
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Photos: Braves lose season opener to Padres
Photos from the Braves' 2025 season opener against the Padres in San Diego on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Braves fell 7-4.
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Photos: Teams prepare for NCAA South Regional in Atlanta
Photos from NCAA teams practicing for the South Regional in Atlanta on March 27, 2025. Games begin at the regional on Friday.
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Photos: Move For Grady — Walk, run and bike around downtown Atlanta for a good cause
The heart pounding fundraiser takes place April 26 at Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium.