Although the Atlanta mayoral contest is more than two years away, the rumor mill is busy speculating about candidates.
• Cathy Woolard: The former Atlanta City Council president was the first serious candidate to register her campaign this cycle. She's also tapped Candice Franklin, daughter-in-law of former Mayor Shirley Franklin, as her fundraising chair.
• Kwanza Hall: The Atlanta councilman hasn't officially filed to run, but says he's formed an exploratory committee to seriously consider a bid. Hall has also stepped up the number of public appearances with Mayor Kasim Reed in recent months.
• Margaret Kaiser: The state representative announced a desire to run earlier this year, following Woolard's announcement, and repeated recently that she's still interested in the seat. But for now, Kaiser said she's focused on her state district.
• Peter Aman: The former Reed deputy and Bain & Co. partner has been quietly making the rounds across the city to chat with insiders about a potential run. He also moved into city limits in recent years, a clear sign of intent. This week, Aman said he's "seriously considering" a bid. His most public move yet? Joining Twitter.
• Robb Pitts: The former Fulton commissioner and Atlanta councilman may not be done with politics. A spokeswoman for Pitts, who narrowly lost his bid for Fulton chairman in 2014, said he's considering a run for mayor in 2017. Pitts ran for mayor in 2001 and lost to Franklin.
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