Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young

First black mayor of Atlanta, GA

Atlanta mayor who helped prepare Atlanta to successfully host the 1996 Olympics

Still alive and involved in international activities

First black member in GA's House of Representatives since Reconstruction

Helped the city of Atlanta grow and expand

Did the most to expand transportation in Georgia

Helped more blacks to be promoted in government jobs

Former preacher who also helped organize schools to train civil rights protestors

African American

Expanded the airport by adding an international terminal

Worked with the SCLC to fight for civil rights and equality for all races

Helped convince the International Olympic Committee that Atlanta should host the 1996 Olympic games

Mayor of Atlanta

Was with MLK, Jr. the day he was assassinated

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

Maynard Jackson added an international terminal to the airport

Allowed Georgians the opportunity to travel to other countries from Atlanta

Black owned small businesses made more money than ever before.

Black owned businesses were given the opportunity to do work for the government.

Met with the Palestine Liberation Organization

Was forced to resign from being the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

Expanded public transportation by expanding the MARTA train system to include bus service

Traffic through the busiest parts of Atlanta were reduced

Worked closely with city leaders to bring the Olympics to the state in 1996

Brought millions of dollars into the state and gave the GA international attention