Maynard Jackson
First African-American mayor of a major southern city (Atlanta)
What is Maynard Jackson?
Elected Georgia’s first black Congressman since Reconstruction
What is Andrew Young?
An American former politician who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and as a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967.
What is Jimmy Carter?
The 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta Georgia , brought what to the state?
National recognition of being a leading city in the United States International recognition of being a leading international city in the world, Tons of money, hotels, business, and tourism
In what year was 320 film and television productions shot in the state?
2017
How did Maynard Jackson improve the state of georgia
Expanded the airport and brought the Olympics to Georgia
How did Andrew Young improve the state of Georgia
1st Black U.S. Congressman from the South since Reconstruction , Ambassador to the U.N. Mayor of Atlanta Was part of the 1996 Olympic Committee.
Who was the 1st president born in a hospital?
Jimmy Carter
How did Atlanta do as a host for the Olympics?
Many international and domestic visitors were impressed with the “southern hospitality, Visitors were happy with the effort that the city had put into preparing for the games
What were some of the best films in that era?
Marvel movies, "Stranger Things", AMC's "The Walking Dead.
What year did Maynard Jackson run and get elected mayor of the city of Atlanta?
1973
What was Andrew young apart from during 1996?
1996 committee that won the bid for Olympics
Where was Jimmy Carter Born?
Plains, GA
What are 3 things Atlanta did for preparation?
Built public parks Added more hotel rooms Revitalized (refreshed) the downtown area with new homes and apartments
What does the Georgia Ports Authority connect to?
The Southeast region to the rest of the world
Which was a way Maynard Jackson was honored for his political service?
The International Airport in Atlanta was renamed in his honor for his service in the area of air transportation
What year was Andrew Jackson resigned from his job and started working for the SCLC?
1961
What was an accomplishment of Jimmy Carter as a state senator?
Focused on bills involving education
Who was involved in hosting the Olympic Games of Atlanta?
Billy Payne, Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson
What is the total economic impact of Georgia's deep water ports (number of money)?
$67 billion
What did Maynard Jackson do as a mayor?
Added more black police officers to Atlanta Police Department Expanded MARTA to DeKalb County During his term in the 1990s, he helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta
Where is Andrew Young's statue?
Downtown atlanta
What was an accomplishment for Jimmy Carter as a governor?
People earned job based on merit (quality) o more favors and “good ole boys” More appointments (election) of women and African-Americans than any of the other governors
Why was Atlanta chosen to host the Olympic Games?
Atlanta was awarded the games over Athens, Greece in 1990 They hoped to show Atlanta was an “international city” Atlanta had not hosted such a large event since the International Cotton Expositions
What percent of Georgia’s overnight tourists were Georgia residents visiting a different part of the state in 2009?
33%