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TODAY @ 6PM: NEWS: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Host the City’s Sold-Out Inaugural Pride Reception
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will host the City’s inaugural Pride Reception, affirming her commitment to the equal rights and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) employees, residents and visitors. Since taking office, Mayor Bottoms has continued to advance her vision of One Atlanta – establishing the City’s first office of equity, diversity and inclusion.
10/08/2018 9:44 AM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Make a Special Announcement
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will make a special announcement to further progress her One Atlanta vision.
10/01/2018 8:19 AM
Lane Closure for Film Production in Downtown Atlanta
There will be lane closures in effect in the Downtown area for filming inside Atlanta City Hall. Contact the Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment at 404-330-6006 with any questions or concerns.
09/27/2018 10:23 AM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Hold Public Meeting on Plan to Transform the Gulch
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold a public information session to share with residents the City’s plan to transform The Gulch. The proposed agreement with CIM represents an historic and unprecedented opportunity to bring much needed investment and redevelopment to the heart of downtown Atlanta.
09/26/2018 12:16 PM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Recognize Participants in Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will recognize participants in the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge. The Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge recognizes participant buildings that have achieved an energy or water savings of at least 20%--these buildings are the “top performers.”
09/26/2018 9:18 AM
Ribbon Cutting on Gateway Capitol View Affordable Senior Living Complex
City of Atlanta officials and partners will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of Gateway Capitol View—a 162-unit affordable living complex in Atlanta’s Capitol View neighborhood near the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail and Oakland City MARTA station.
09/10/2018 9:01 AM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Issue New Executive Order Regarding City of Atlanta I.C.E. Detainee Policy
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will issue an Executive Order regarding the City of Atlanta’s I.C.E. detainee policy. Mayor Bottoms will be joined by the co-chairs of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Immigrant Detention
09/05/2018 6:31 PM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Partners to Break Ground on the New Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the City of Atlanta, and its partners will break ground on the future Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry. When complete, the approximately 280-acre park and greenspace will be the largest park in the City of Atlanta.
09/05/2018 5:55 PM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Demolition of Bolton Road Dilapidated Properties
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will launch the next phase of her “Fight the Blight” initiative with the demolition of several blighted properties on Bolton Road.
09/04/2018 6:37 PM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Launch Atlanta’s Open Checkbook
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will unveil a new online web portal that will open the City’s finances to the public. Atlanta joins an elite group of U.S. cities to provide an online database for government accountability and accessibility.
09/02/2018 4:40 PM
City of Atlanta to Rename Freedom Parkway in Honor of United States Congressman John Lewis
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Atlanta City Councilmember Andre Dickens and distinguished guests will honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis with the renaming of Freedom Parkway with the dedication of John Lewis Freedom Parkway.
08/21/2018 2:03 PM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Host Back to School Giveaway
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Office Constituent Services have partnered with Bishop William Murphy and the dReam Center Church of Atlanta to host a back to school giveaway.
07/13/2018 2:04 PM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Hold Press Conference on Executive Order
Mayor Bottoms will hold a press conference on her recent Executive Order that prohibits the City jail from accepting any new ICE detainees. Click here to view the Executive Order and statement issued.
06/20/2018 6:47 PM
Department of City Planning and the Atlanta Urban Design Commission to Host the 2018 Design Awards
The 2018 Design Awards presented by the City of Atlanta’s Department of City Planning and the Atlanta Urban Design Commission, will highlight design excellence in the City by recognizing construction projects, developments, public art, historic preservation efforts, and landscape architecture work that set a new standard for the City’s built environment.
05/16/2018 6:10 PM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Proctor Creek Greenway
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Chief Resilience Officer Stephanie Stuckey, and City leaders will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the first three miles of the Proctor Creek Greenway.
05/05/2018 9:00 AM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces City of Atlanta’s Partnership with 100,000 Opportunities Initiative to Provide Job Placement Assistance to 2000 of Atlanta’s Youth
An Opportunity Fair targeting youth ages 16-24 who are out of school and not working. The Opportunity Fair will offer job interviews & on-the-spot offers, mock interviews, resume and application computers, clothing assistance, training resources, mentorship, wraparound services, food, and more!
05/02/2018 11:03 AM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Deliver First State of the City Address
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will deliver her first State of the City Address.
05/01/2018 10:17 AM
Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness to Host City of Atlanta’s PrepareAthon
The City of Atlanta Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will host a PrepareAthon on Monday, April 30.
04/30/2018 4:11 PM
Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness to Host City of Atlanta’s PrepareAthon
The City of Atlanta Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will host a PrepareAthon on Monday, April 30.
04/25/2018 6:05 PM
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Announce Clean Energy Upgrades to Municipal Facilities
Mayor Bottoms will make an announcement on renewable and energy efficiency projects for City facilities.
04/21/2018 9:08 AM