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We call William B. Hartsfield the transportation mayor. He is known as the "father of aviation" in Atlanta. 

Hartfield was elected to city council. While on the council,  he established the airport on an abandoned racetrack and later became the chairman of aviation. He realized that nighttime flying was increasing. He had lights installed at Candler field so they could fly at night.  In addition to the airport, Hartsfield helped with the building of the Atlanta Expressways (interstate highways). 

Hartsfield was elected mayor for 6 terms. During his tenure of mayor the city grew and the separation of races was front page news.  He built up the city and made it known as "the city too busy to hate."  

In 1971, after Hartsfield's death, the airport was renamed Hartsfield Atlanta international Airport. 

Ivan Allen Jr is known as our entertainment mayor. We call him this because he brought so much entertainment to the city.

Ivan Allen Jr was the Atlanta  mayor from 1962 - 1970. While mayor, he brought sports to the area. He brought 3 major sports teams to Atlanta: 

• Braves Baseball ⚾ 

• Falcons Football 🏈 

• Hawks Basketball 🏀

In addition to the sport, Allen Jr oversaw the building of the Memorial  Arts Cultural  Center and the Civic Center.  He also helped with transportation, he helped develop the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) system. 

Ivan Allen Jr also played a major part in the Civil Rights legislation.  He was even asked to testify in support of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.