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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: 2025 Dawg Bowl
The 2025 Dawg Bowl, a fundraising event hosted by former UGA football coach Mark Richt, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
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PHOTOS: 'The Bert Show' through the years
Bert Weiss is ending "The Bert Show" after 25 years. The syndicated show has become hugely popular and transformed Atlanta morning radio.
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PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Raptors in season opener
The Atlanta Hawks opened the 2025-26 NBA season in disappointing fashion, falling to the Toronto Raptors 138-118 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.
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PHOTOS: Falcons lose close game at 49ers
The Falcons struggled on offense in their loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
