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The first African American mayor of a major southern city, he increased city contracts with minority businesses by 35 percent during his time in office. He also reformed the police department and added a new terminal to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Some of the community resented his emphasis on public involvement in neighborhood planning.
Which notable Georgian is described above?
A.
Andrew Young
B.
Maynard Jackson
C.
Benjamin Mays
D.
Hamilton Holmes
The first African American mayor of a major southern city, he increased city contracts with minority businesses by 35 percent during his time in office. He also reformed the police department and added a new terminal to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Some of the community resented his emphasis on public involvement in neighborhood planning.
Which notable Georgian is described above?
A.
Andrew Young
B.
Maynard Jackson
C.
Benjamin Mays
D.
Hamilton Holmes
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The notable Georgian described in the text is B. Maynard Jackson. He was indeed the first African American mayor of a major southern city (Atlanta, Georgia) and made significant contributions during his time in office.