Why does Atlanta City Council have a president — and what do they do?

Why does Atlanta City Council have a president — and what do they do?

When Atlantans mark their ballots next fall for the 2025 municipal elections, they’ll have five city-wide offices to vote for: the mayor, three at-large city council members — and a city council president.  Notably, Atlanta is the only city in Georgia with a city council president. “It is pretty unique,” says Rusi Patel, the general counsel for the Georgia Municipal Association, adding he can’t immediately name another Georgia city with one, out…

Westside Park renamed in honor of former Mayor Shirley Franklin

Atlanta's largest park is being renamed in honor of the first female mayor, who had a major impact on the city's infrastructure.