Yet one has held no meetings Author: Doug Richards Updated: 9:08 PM EDT May 6, 2021
ATLANTA Atlanta’s rising crime rate is getting some predictable attention from politicians – but their ability to actually combat it may be limited, according to one politician who is exiting after twenty years.
The city’s homicide and aggravated assault rates rose sharply in 2020 – with data indicating this year could be as bad or worse.
In March, Georgia House Speaker Rep. David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced in a letter to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms that the House public safety committee will hold hearings on Atlanta’s crime spike “out of concern for the safety of Atlanta’s residents and visitors.”
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms will not run for reelection
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May 6 - Breaking - Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will not run for re election
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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms not seeking reelection
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FILE - In this July 17, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during a Senate Democrats Special Committee on the Climate Crisis on Capitol Hill in Washington. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Thursday, May 6, 2021 she will not seek a second term, an election-year surprise that marks a sharp turnabout for the citys second Black woman executive who months ago was among those President Joe Biden considered for his running mate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) (Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
ATLANTA – Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Thursday she will not seek a second term, an election-year surprise that marks a sharp turnabout for the city’s second Black woman executive who months ago was among those President Joe Biden considered for his running mate.
In major surprise, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she s not seeking reelection
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