Judge clears ex-Atlanta officer of charges in Jimmy Atchison death
Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Atlanta Officer in Shooting Case A federal judge has dropped criminal charges against a former Atlanta police officer related to the death of Jimmy Atchison, asserting that the officer’s actions during the incident were a clear case of self-defense. This ruling came as a significant decision in the case that […]
Ex-Atlanta mayor announces run for governor of Georgia
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms officially kicked off her campaign for Governor of Georgia on Tuesday, marking her entry into the Democratic primary as one of the most recognized figures in the race. In her launch video titled “For Georgia,” Bottoms honors her grandmother, who instilled in her family the importance of standing up […]
Ex-Atlanta Mayor Bottoms will remain with Coinbase after joining Biden campaign
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will join President Biden’s reelection campaign as a senior advisor but has no plans to step down from her role on Coinbase’s global advisory board, the cryptocurrency giant told The Hill. Coinbase is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. and a leading advocate for the industry in Washington. […]
Ex-Atlanta Mayor Bottoms to join Biden campaign as senior adviser
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will join President Biden’s reelection campaign as a senior adviser, the campaign confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. Bottoms served as Senior Advisor for Civic Engagement at the White House from 2022 to 2023 and Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Protection at the Democratic National Committee (DNC). […]