Georgia's 50 Most Influential Women For 2007 

Shirley Franklin

Atlanta Mayor

In 2001, her first run for public office, Shirley was elected as the 58th mayor of Atlanta.  In that moment, she became the first female mayor of Atlanta and the first African American woman to serve as mayor of a major Southern city.  Since her inauguration in 2002, Mayor Franklin has worked to build a "Best In Class" city by strengthening existing frameworks, implementing progressive changes and making the tough decisions to improve Atlanta.  She has returned accountability to the city and improved the quality of life for all Atlantans.

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