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Athens for Everyone Endorses Atlanta Candidate

Athens for Everyone is endorsing a candidate in the Atlanta mayor’s race. The group is urging its supporters and progressives throughout Georgia to rally around Senator Vincent Fort. A released issued by the organization states Athens for Everyone does not normally endorse candidates in districts outside Athens-Clarke County, but the Board of Directors cite, what they call Fort’s progressive vision.  

“Vincent Fort has a vision to create an Atlanta for Everyone that is inspiring Georgians from Savannah to Rome to push for policies that put people first,” said A4E Organization Coordinator Tim Denson. “He will truly be the People’s Mayor.”

Athens for Everyone has worked with Senator Fort on issues at the at the State Capitol including Medicaid expansion, criminal justice reform, and foreclosure reform. Nine candidates are running for the position.

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