A former Atlanta mayor is facing a challenger in an upcoming election, with the businessman opponent criticizing her handling of unrest that occurred during the city’s COVID-19 lockdown period. The campaign has centered on debates over public safety and leadership amid the protests and civil disturbances that marked that summer. Supporters of the mayor argue her record includes efforts to address systemic issues, while her rival has framed the violence as a defining failure. The race has drawn attention to how cities grappled with both the pandemic and social tensions during a turbulent year.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is running for the office against businessman Rick Jackson, who has attacked her for the violence that took place during the summer of COVID.
