Shirley Franklin, Westside Reservoir Park

Former Mayor Shirley Franklin receives park, street renaming honor
One of Atlanta's prettiest parks and a Downtown street bordering City Hall are being renamed in honor of Atlanta's first woman mayor. Driving the news: On Monday, the Atlanta City Council approved the renaming of Westside Reservoir Park and Central Avenue in honor of former Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Westside Reservoir Park to be renamed after former Mayor Shirley Franklin
Atlanta City Council also approved legislation to rename a portion of Central Avenue SW after the city’s first Black woman mayor.
City of Atlanta to rename street, park in honor of Shirley Franklin
The City of Atlanta is paying tribute to its first female mayor, Shirley Clarke Franklin, by renaming a major downtown road and a large park in her honor.
Atlanta’s largest park renamed for former Mayor Shirley Franklin
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. Central Avenue will now be known as Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard and Westside Reservoir Park will be renamed Shirley Clarke Franklin Park.
Atlanta City Council approves legislation honoring former Mayor Shirley Franklin
ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council approved legislation on Monday to honor former Mayor Shirley Clarke Franklin.
Atlanta Renames Street and Largest Park to Honor Former Mayor Shirley Franklin
Atlanta pays tribute to its Former Mayor, Shirley Franklin, by renaming its largest park and one of its roadways.
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