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

May 9, 2026

Atlanta City Council Statement on the Passing of Bobby Cox

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council issues the following statement on the passing of National Baseball Hall of Fame member and Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox:

“The Atlanta City Council joins our city, our state and baseball fans across the nation in mourning the passing of Bobby Cox, a legendary manager whose leadership helped define an era of excellence for the Atlanta Braves and for our community.

Bobby Cox was more than a Hall of Fame manager — he was a symbol of consistency, resilience and competitive spirit. Under his guidance, the Braves achieved an unprecedented run of 14 consecutive division titles, a 1995 World Series championship and a standard of professionalism that shaped generations of players and fans. His impact extended far beyond the field, becoming a source of civic pride for Atlanta and a unifying force for our region.

We honor his contributions to the sport, his commitment to our city and the joy he brought to millions. The Atlanta City Council extends its deepest condolences to the Cox family, the Atlanta Braves organization and the countless fans whose lives he touched.

Bobby Cox’s legacy will forever be part of Atlanta’s story.”

About 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 decides on many land use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the Council’s jurisdiction.

The City Council is composed of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives are 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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Office of Council Communications Contacts: 

William Doughty
wdoughty@atlantaga.gov
404-330-6056

Tiffanie Kelly
trkelly@atlantaga.gov
404-330-6014