Mayor Bottoms will not seek re-election, releases letter
By Morse Diggs
and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published
Atlanta mayor releases letter about her future
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has released an open letter about her decision not to seek another term and what her future holds.
The city’s 60th mayor initially made the announcement on an online chat with staff and close supporters on Thursday evening.
After news of her decision broke, the mayor tweeted an open letter explaining her decision that reads in part:
"As Derek and I have given thoughtful prayer and consideration to the season now before us, it is with deep emotions that I hold my head high, and choose not to seek another term as Mayor."