A Timeline Of All Atlanta’s Past Mayors
There are yard signs all over town decorated with the names of political hopefuls who are vying to become part of an exclusive club: Those who have been elected mayor of the city of Atlanta.
From the first mayor, Moses Formwalt, to more recent leaders, like Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson, Atlanta has had many notable mayors throughout its history. Learn more in the timeline below about those who have led Atlantans through growth and change over the years.
WABE’s Kaitlyn Lewis and Ankita Ackroyd-Isales contributed to this report.