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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and GEEARS Announce Seventh Annual Mayor’s Summer Reading Club
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) will kick off the 7th Annual Mayor’s Summer Reading Club (MSRC).
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Renew Atlanta/TSPLOST Announces Start of Construction for Atlanta Memorial Park Improvements Project
The Renew Atlanta/TSPLOST Program is scheduled to begin constructing sidewalk improvements adjacent to Atlanta Memorial Park at the west side of Northside Drive across from Bobby Jones Golf Course.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Legislation that Calls on State to End Conversion Therapy Unanimously Approved by City Council
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms introduced a Resolution to establish the City of Atlanta’s opposition to the practice of conversion therapy.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Issues Statement on Passing of Fulton County Commissioner Emma Darnell
“Commissioner Emma Darnell was a fierce advocate and her passion and concern for our communities will be greatly missed.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Make Affordable Housing Announcement
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will announce a joint initiative between the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta and Atlanta Housing to finance new affordable housing units
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Unveils Chief Information Officer Advisory Board
The City of Atlanta Office of Atlanta Information Management (AIM) announced the creation of the Chief Information Officer Advisory Board.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Launches One Atlanta Emoji App
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched the One Atlanta Emoji app, a smartphone keyboard composed of relatable emoji characters which highlight residents’ shared experiences while promoting connectivity citywide.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Launches ATL Counts Ahead of Census 2020
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched ATL Counts Census 2020 – a year-long effort to educate and mobilize Atlanta residents for the upcoming decennial Census.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Appoints Joshua Williams New Chief Operating Officer
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of Deputy COO Josh Williams to serve as the City’s Chief Operating Officer.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Atlanta Police Department Announce New Examination of Evidence Related to Atlanta Child Murders
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, in partnership with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office announced the City and the Atlanta Police Department will examine existing evidence related to the Atlanta Child Murders cases – which first unfolded nearly 40 years ago.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Plan to Create Atlanta’s First City Transportation Department during State of the City Address
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms today, during her second Annual State of the City Address, announced that she will establish Atlanta’s first dedicated Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve the safety and accessibility of city streets and bring new vision and leadership to meet the increasing demands of Atlanta’s growing population.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Names New Renew Atlanta General Manager
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of Josh Rowan as General Manager of Renew Atlanta, a position responsible for leading the Renew Bond and TSPLOST infrastructure-improvement program for the City of Atlanta.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: City of Atlanta to Open Warming Centers Tuesday Ahead of Frigid Weather
The City of Atlanta announced that it will open emergency warming centers in anticipation of frigid temperatures.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ More Than Mac Campaign Against Hunger Raises Over $37,000
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ More than Mac campaign, in partnership with Kroger, has raised more than $37,000 to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
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City of Atlanta Council met February 18
City of Atlanta Council met Monday, Feb. 18.
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City of Atlanta Committee on Council met February 18
City of Atlanta Committee on Council met Monday, Feb. 18.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Bans “Salary History Box” Requirement on City of Atlanta Applications
The City of Atlanta has removed the salary history question on employment applications in an effort to ensure fair hiring practices.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust Approved by City Council
The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a resolution to create the Bottoms’ Administration’s Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Names Carmen Chubb New Chief of Staff
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of Carmen Chubb as the new Chief of Staff for the City of Atlanta.
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CITY OF ATLANTA: To Open Warming Center Friday and Saturday Ahead of Frigid Weather
The City of Atlanta announced that it will open an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures.