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Maynard Jackson • 1 st African American Mayor of a southern city. • Served

Maynard Jackson • Along with Billy Payne and Andrew Young, Jackson worked on the

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Andrew Young • Civil Rights Leader and Pastor • Worked to register African Americans

Andrew Young • Mayor of Atlanta after Jackson (1981 -1988) • Elected by 80%

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Atlanta 1996 • The Olympics brought four long-term benefits to the state: • Millions

Atlanta 1996 • Existing sports venues were expanded and additional venues were constructed not

Centennial Olympic Park © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Atlanta Olympic Stadium © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Impact • The city of Atlanta and the entire state of Georgia benefitted economically

Benefits • New jobs and facilities were created throughout the state for the Olympics.

How did the 1996 Olympics affect Atlanta and the state of Georgia? Economic Growth

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Maynard Jackson • 1 st African American Mayor of a southern city. • Served as mayor two separate times. • 1973 -1981 and 1990 -1994 • Graduate of Morehouse • Expanded the Airport and MARTA • African American business thrived due to his efforts to provide contracts. © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Maynard Jackson • Along with Billy Payne and Andrew Young, Jackson worked on the committee to bring the 1996 Olympics to GA. • In 2003, there were discussions about Jackson running for the US Senate, but his health would not allow that. • He dies the same year, and the airport was renamed Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in honor of his influence and impact. © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Andrew Young • Civil Rights Leader and Pastor • Worked to register African Americans to vote and marched in several protest marches. • 1972: He became the 1 st African American from Georgia elected to the US Congress since RECONSTRUCTION! • 1977: Appointed US Ambassador to the UN by President Jimmy Carter © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Andrew Young • Mayor of Atlanta after Jackson (1981 -1988) • Elected by 80% • Worked with Billy Payne and Maynard Jackson to bring 1996 Olympics to GA • Revamped Atlanta Zoo • Andrew Young School of Policy Studies @ GA State University © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Atlanta 1996 • The Olympics brought four long-term benefits to the state: • Millions of dollars were spent to create world-class competition facilities • Roads were widened and improved, hotels and restaurants were built/expanded • The Olympics brought international recognition to Atlanta • The Olympics brought volunteer programs, educational and training programs, and employment opportunities to thousands of Georgia’s citizens • The economic impact of the Olympic Games brought © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Atlanta 1996 • Existing sports venues were expanded and additional venues were constructed not only throughout the city, but also throughout the state and other surrounding states. • Downtown Atlanta was revamped with new sidewalks, trees, and lights, and the 21 -acre Centennial Park was developed in the heart of the city. • The Olympic Stadium became the new home for the Atlanta Braves. • New dormitories were built for Olympic athletes and are now used by state universities. © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Impact • The city of Atlanta and the entire state of Georgia benefitted economically from hosting the Olympics. • The estimated impact of the Olympics on Atlanta was over five billion dollars, and much of Georgia’s economic fortune today is a result of the Centennial Olympic games. • The Olympics also established Atlanta’s reputation as a excellent place for tourism, commerce, and sports. © 2015 Brain Wrinkles

Benefits • New jobs and facilities were created throughout the state for the Olympics. • The government increased its revenue through taxes, which was then spent on providing services and programs for Georgia’s citizens. • Since the Olympics, many businesses have relocated to Georgia to take advantage of Atlanta being in international city. © 2015 Brain Wrinkles