List of mayors of Atlanta Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Mayor of Atlanta
Seal of City of Atlanta
Incumbent Andre Dickens since January 3, 2022
Term length	4 years, limit of 2 terms
Inaugural holder	Moses Formwalt
Formation	1848
Salary	$147,500
Website	www.atlantaga.gov

The mayor is the top elected leader of Atlanta, Georgia. This person helps run the city and makes important decisions. Atlanta became an official city in 1847. Since then, it has had 61 different mayors.

The current mayor is Andre Dickens. He was chosen in the 2021 election and started his job in January 2022.

Mayors in Atlanta serve for a set time called a "term of office." At first, a mayor's term was only one year. Later, around 1875, a new city charter (which is like a city's rulebook) changed it to two years. In 1929, the term became four years long. This is how long mayors serve today.

Even though mayors might belong to a political party, the election for mayor in Atlanta is "non-partisan." This means candidates don't officially represent their party when they run for mayor. However, in recent years, most candidates who have a good chance of winning have been from the Democratic Party.

Who Are Atlanta's Mayors?
- Early Mayors and Term Changes
- Notable Mayors of Atlanta
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Who Are Atlanta's Mayors?

The mayor is the most important elected person in Atlanta. They lead the city government. Atlanta has had many mayors since it became a city.

Early Mayors and Term Changes

The very first mayor of Atlanta was Moses Formwalt. He took office in 1848. Back then, mayors only served for one year. Over time, the rules changed. The term length grew to two years, and then to four years.

Mayor Asa Griggs Candler (1917–1919). He started The Coca-Cola Company in 1892.

Mayor William B. Hartsfield (1937–1941; 1942–62). He was Atlanta's longest-serving mayor.

Mayor Kasim Reed (2010–2018).

Notable Mayors of Atlanta

Many mayors have helped shape Atlanta. Here are some of the people who have held this important job:

William B. Hartsfield served for almost 30 years. He was mayor from 1937 to 1941 and again from 1942 to 1962. He helped make Atlanta a major city.
Ivan Allen Jr. was mayor from 1962 to 1970. He played a big part in the Civil Rights Movement. He worked to end segregation in Atlanta.
Maynard Jackson became the first African American mayor of Atlanta in 1974. He served three terms (1974–1982 and 1990–1994). He was a very important leader for the city.
Andrew Young was mayor from 1982 to 1990. He was also a civil rights leader and a former U.S. Ambassador.
Shirley Franklin was the first woman to be mayor of Atlanta. She served from 2002 to 2010.
Kasim Reed was mayor from 2010 to 2018. He worked on improving the city's finances and infrastructure.
Keisha Lance Bottoms was mayor from 2018 to 2022. She led the city through challenging times.
Andre Dickens is the current mayor. He took office in 2022.