Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms named former TV news anchor and reporter Keith Whitney director of communications on Friday.

In a statement, Bottoms said Whitney has “built a reputation for telling the truth and earned the respect of viewers and community leaders alike.”

Whitney’s first day is Wednesday. Whitney replaces Anne Torres who left city hall in April shortly before text messages revealed she apparently tried to frustrate media access to public records.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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