“I nominate Councilwoman Shirley McKellar for mayor pro tem,” by District 2 Councilman Broderick McGee. After it was approved, McKellar moved to her new seat, the one next to Tyler Mayor Don Warre ...

Shirley Maxine Winfree, La Vergne's first female mayor, died Monday. She was 89, according to her obituary. Roselawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens is handling the arrangements. A gathering of ...

Atlanta's largest park is being renamed in honor of the first female mayor, who had a major impact on the city's infrastructure. Atlanta's largest park is getting a new name in honor of the city's ...

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 ...