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Keisha Lance Bottoms Not Running for Mayor for Reelection

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In shocking news, Atlanta’s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will not be running for reelection. Her three years in office have been marked by extreme challenges including cyberattacks, federal investigations, the COVID-19 pandemic, social movements and rights, and riots. However, Bottoms has also helped increase affordable housing, getting rid of the cash bail system, and becoming an early supporter of President Biden. Her time has been plagued with difficult challenges including increasing crime rates, lost opportunities with the new Amazon headquarters, and police reforms. The road has not come easy for Bottoms, with many issues out of her control. She still boasts a high acceptance rating amongst citizens and her news came as shocking for most constituents. Once thought to possibly be involved as a candidate for President Bidens running mate or cabinet member, Bottoms now plans to take a step back and reassess which direction she plans to go.Rumors are circulating on her involvement with executive opportunities at Walgreens or a potential run for the governor of Georgia, both of which she has denied involvement with. Bottoms does mention the difficulties of the decision made and that she was strongly considering running for reelection up until her public statement.