The street and park marks Franklin’s efforts to make the city greener. The Atlanta City Council will honor former Mayor Shirley Franklin with a new street and park named after her. The council ...

The City of Atlanta has renamed Westside Reservoir Park and Central Avenue in honor of former Mayor Shirley Franklin, recognizing her contributions to the city. Franklin, Atlanta’s first female ...

Former Mayor Shirley C. Franklin is being honored by the city of Atlanta. Shirley C. Franklin, Atlanta’s first Black woman mayor, was celebrated with a street and park named in her honor.

Westside Reservoir Park being renamed for former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin (WSB-TV) By WSBTV.com News Staff. February 05, 2025 at 11:40 am EST.

Shirley Franklin was always uneasy about her role. In 2001, without a runoff, she won a bitter race for Atlanta mayor against several well-known and well-financed candidates. When she got into office, ...

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council approved legislation on Monday to honor former Mayor Shirley Clarke Franklin. The council unanimously approved two ordinances to recognize Atlanta's 58th mayor ...

Shirley Franklin has largely kept a low profile and stayed out of the headlines since she left the corner office at Atlanta City Hall almost three years ago. But that doesn’t mean she’s taking ...

Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin suffered the tragic loss of her son. Cabral Franklin died after a long battle with cancer. He was 41.

ATLANTA - Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin received a lasting tribute to her legacy this week as the city renamed both a major park and street in her honor. What we know.

Former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin is congratulated by CAU Police Chief Debra Williams (left) during unveiling of Shirley Clarke Franklin Park event, Thursday, March 28, 2025, in Atlanta.

On Monday, the Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to rename Central Avenue, where Atlanta City Hall sits, and Westside ...

On Monday, the Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to rename Central Avenue, where Atlanta City Hall sits, and Westside Reservoir Park after former Mayor Shirley Franklin.