LOCAL · GA · 2002-2010
Shirley Franklin
Mayor of Atlanta · Democrat · Georgia
On the record
First Black woman mayor of major Southern city
Background
Shirley Franklin served as Mayor of Atlanta of Atlanta of Georgia from 2002–2010 (8 years). Took office after Bill Campbell; succeeded by Kasim Reed. Note: First Black woman mayor of major Southern city. Same-year political environment (2002): Governor Roy Barnes; Attorney General Thurbert Baker; Secretary of State Cathy Cox.
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Others who held this office in Georgia
- Andre Dickens (2022-present)
- Keisha Lance Bottoms (2018-2022)
- Kasim Reed (2010-2018)
- Bill Campbell (1994-2002)
- Maynard Jackson (1990-1994)
- Andrew Young (1982-1990)
- Maynard Jackson (1974-1982)
- Sam Massell (1970-1974)
- Ivan Allen Jr. (1962-1970)
- William B. Hartsfield (1942-1962)