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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Run for Governor of Georgia
(atlantadailyworld.com)
From the Atlanta Daily World:
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced her intention to run for governor of Georgia during an appearance at this year’s Leading Women Defined Summit. Bottoms, Atlanta’s 60th mayor is a graduate of Douglas High School, FAMU, and Georgia State University, served as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden and resigned the position, … Continued
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