Shirley C. Franklin, Atlanta’s First Black Woman Mayor, Has A Street And Park Named In Her Honor
Shirley C. Franklin is the first-ever Black woman mayor of Atlanta. The soon-to-be octogenarian was honored for her part in shaping the city.
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Atlanta park, street renamed in honor of former Mayor Shirley Franklin
Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin received a lasting tribute to her legacy this week as the city renamed both a major ...
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New fire station opens in Burke County
Burke County has a new fire station to better serve the community, as officials cut the ribbon to Engine Company 5 in Girard, ...
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Atlanta firefighters endorse reelection of Mayor Dickens
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has reportedly secured an endorsement from the Atlanta Professional Firefighters, an association representing more than 600 firefighters and paramedics across the city.
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City Hiring in Atlanta Now Requires Mayor’s Office Approval
Departments have to receive permission to replace workers. The city is facing a $20 million shortfall driven by overtime ...
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City of Atlanta takes steps to slow hiring amid projected deficit
City of Atlanta departments looking to hire for vacant positions must now get special approval from the mayor’s office as the city works to cut back on spending. The hiring slowdown comes after the ...
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Current, former staff at Atlanta-based CDC warn against slashing support to local public health departments
Current and former employees at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are voicing their concerns about ...
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The Latest: Mass layoffs in the federal government raise concerns of potential espionage
As President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk work to overhaul the federal government, they're forcing out thousands of workers with insider knowledge and connections who now need a job. These ...