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Council Communications
Atlanta City Hall
55 Trinity Ave. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Jan. 28, 2026

Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet named one of state’s “Most Notable Georgians”

ATLANTA — Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet has been selected as one of Georgia Trend magazine’s Most Notable Georgians for 2026, a statewide honor recognizing leaders whose influence and service are shaping Georgia’s future.

The honor is outlined in the January issue of Georgia Trend and a recognition luncheon is set for this Thursday. Billed as Georgia Trend’s Most Influential Georgians Luncheon & Awards Ceremony, the publication will also recognize the Georgian of the Year, Hall of Fame Inductees, and The 100 Most Influential Georgians from across the state.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by Georgia Trend alongside these select individuals who are doing meaningful work across our state,” said Overstreet. “This recognition reflects the collective efforts of my colleagues, our city workforce, and the residents of Atlanta who believe in strong, inclusive, and collaborative, forward-looking leadership.”

The luncheon and awards ceremony will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium in the Oceans Ballroom, 246 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30313. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by the awards program at noon.

Georgia Trend bills itself as “the magazine of Georgia business, politics and economic development since 1985.” This annual recognition highlights individuals whose leadership and vision have made a measurable impact on Georgia’s civic, economic, and cultural life. Council President Overstreet’s selection underscores her leadership at City Hall and her role in advancing policies that strengthen neighborhoods, promote equity, and guide Atlanta’s continued growth.

About the Atlanta City Council

The Atlanta City Council is the chief policy-making body for the City of Atlanta. It acts by considering and enacting all laws that govern the City. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City as recommended by the mayor, and it continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The Atlanta City Council reviews and has final say on many land-use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the council’s jurisdiction.

The Council is composed of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives include: Council President: Marci Collier Overstreet; District 1: Jason Winston; District 2: Kelsea Bond; District 3: Byron Amos; District 4: Jason S. Dozier; District 5: Liliana Bakhtiari; District 6: Alex Wan; District 7: Thomas Worthy; District 8: Mary Norwood; District 9: Dustin Hillis; District 10: Andrea L. Boone; District 11: Wayne Martin; District 12: Antonio Lewis; Post 1 At-Large: Michael Julian Bond; Post 2 At-Large: Matt Westmoreland; and Post 3 At-Large: Eshé Collins.

To learn more about the Atlanta City Council, please visit http://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/. For the latest updates, follow the Atlanta City Council on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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