Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a FAMU journalism grad, announced late Thursday night that she will not run for reelection this year.
"As (husband) Derek and I have given thoughtful prayer and consideration to the season now before us, it is with deep emotions that I hold my head high, and choose not to seek another term as Mayor," Bottoms wrote in a letter published online.
"While I am not yet certain of what the future holds, I trust that my next season will continue to be one full of passion and purpose, guided by the belief that within each of us is the power and responsibility to make a positive difference in the lives of others," she wrote.
A news conference is expected at 10 am this morning.