City Council President among 100 Most Influential Atlantans 
Atlanta – Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell made the list of 100 Most Influential Atlantans. President Mitchell and several other well-known Atlantans from business, government, arts, philanthropy, and media were chosen by a panel of journalists and recognized at a black tie gala at the Georgian Terrace Hotel on Thursday, October 20. 

ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL NOW ON FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE AND TWITTER 
ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council today announced the launch of its Facebook and Twitter pages in an effort to increase communication with the citizens of Atlanta. Atlantans now have direct access via social media to the latest news, updates, and municipal information. 

Atlanta City Council approves resolution in support of the 2011 AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run on Sunday, October 16, 2011 
ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution introduced by Councilmember Alex Wan supporting the 2011 AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run 

Atlanta City Council authorizes acceptance of federal grant to fund 75 new firefighter positions 
New positions will increase the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department’s ability to staff each firefighting apparatus with four personnel per unit, an industry standard  Mayor Kasim Reed and Council President Ceasar Mitchell Applaud the Atlanta City Council for Moving Forward with Unanimous Vote on Pension Plan Reform 
Mayor Kasim Reed’s push for major reforms to the City of Atlanta’s pension plan advances in a 14-0 vote by the Atlanta City Council; employee lay-offs and reductions in city services likely to be avoided through $25 million in annual savings; city’s future pension liability and risk would be reduced. 

City of Atlanta Providing $1 Million in Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Rebates 
SHINE – Sustainable Home Initiative in the New Economy, is a federally grant-funded program offering homeowners the ability to receive up to $3,500 in rebates towards air sealing, insulation improvement, weatherstripping, caulking, and the replacement of leaky doors and windows. 

Councilmember Joyce Sheperd collects over 2,000 tires and introduces new tire commission legislation 
New legislation introduced to establish a commission of experts to address illegal tire dumping throughout the City of Atlanta. 

Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Lance Bottoms in partnership with the 34th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival presents a Neighborhood Jazz Concert at John A. White Park on Saturday, May 14 
ATLANTA – Please join Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Lance Bottoms for a Neighborhood Jazz Concert at John A. White Park on Saturday, May 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULES DEPARTMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE 2012 CITY OF ATLANTA BUDGET 
ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council will conduct budget hearings for the following city departments and agencies and public hearings on the 2012 City of Atlanta Budget from Tuesday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 18 in the Council Chamber, Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W. 

GET ON BOARD AND RIDE WITH CITY COUNCILMEMBER AARON WATSON AND THE ATLANTA BICYCLE COALITION FOR BIKE TO MARKET DAY 
ATLANTA—Gotta a Bike? Atlanta City Councilmember Aaron Watson (Post 2 At-Large) and the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition (ABC) invite citizens to join them on a series of 10-mile bike rides to outdoor farmers’ markets across the city. On Saturday, April 30, Watson and the ABC will depart from Atlanta City Hall for a bike ride through intown neighborhoods to reach the Peachtree Road Farmers Market before returning to city hall. 

ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT CEASAR C. MITCHELL ENCOURAGES READING AT SPRINGDALE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
ATLANTA – Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell paid a visit to the students of Springdale Park Elementary School on Friday as part of Scholastic’s R.E.A.L. (Read, Excel, Achieve, Lead) Men Read, a mentoring program designed to deepen literacy and instill a love of reading in students through mentors who are willing to share an hour with engaging, grade-appropriate books. 

The Atlanta City Council teamed up with the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services to promote C.H.O.I.C.E.S. healthy lifestyles 
ATLANTA – Amid a growing obesity epidemic among America’s youth, City Councilmembers Michael Julian Bond, Keisha Lance Bottoms and C.T. Martin teamed up with the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services to encourage young Atlantans to get physically active and to make the right nutritional choices for a healthier life for years to come. 

Atlanta City Councilmember Aaron Watson Aims at Living Smarter;Partners with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition for Spring Riding Series 
ATLANTA – Post 2 At-Large Atlanta City Councilmember and avid cyclist Aaron Watson invites Atlantans to join him in Living Smarter. 

Atlanta Councilmembers sponsor Film and TV Career Workshop 
Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. 

Atlanta City Councilmember Carla Smith adds Latex Paint Recycling to The City of Atlanta’s Largest Single-Day Eco-Collection 
Event Scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2011. 

ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT CEASAR C. MITCHELL HOST 10TH SEMI-ANNUAL COLLEGE PREP SERIES 
ATLANTA – With a record number of high school students opting to pursue a higher education, competition can get tough. 

Electric Vehicle Task Force Created by the Atlanta City Council 
ATLANTA – The City of Atlanta is preparing for the future where electric vehicles could be the norm. 

Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Lance Bottoms hosts three-day course designed to teach Atlanta youth financial responsibility and money management skills 
ATLANTA – Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Lance Bottoms is pleased to host a three-day course designed to teach Atlanta’s youth personal financial responsibility and money management skills that can last a lifetime. 

Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell honors Centenarian 
ATLANTA – Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell presented a proclamation honoring Mr. Dosh Jackson, Sr. on the occasion of his 100th birthday celebration. The honoree was joined at Atlanta City Hall recently by his family and members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. 

Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Lance Bottoms Joins the Get Body Beautiful Program—Georgia’s Largest Women’s Wellness Campaign 
ATLANTA – Join Atlanta City Council Member Keisha Lance Bottoms and thousands of women in metro Atlanta for Georgia’s largest fitness and wellness campaign