Atlanta journal-constitutionUnited States, Georgia, Fulton County, 33.79025, -84.46702United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, DowntownAtlanta Journal-ConstitutionSmith, Kimberly2002-01-07Caption: "Shirley Franklin is sworn in Monday as Atlanta's first female mayor by Georgia Supreme Court Justice Leah Ward Sears. Franklin's mother, Ruth White, holds the Bible during the ceremony at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. 'Today, we embark on a new, bold and daring journey,' Franklin said. She acknowledged the other women who taught and inspired her and noted that 'Atlanta has always been a bold, innovative city.' Article, B1. January 7, 2002. Photographer: Kimberly Smith."image/jpeghttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/020107 Franklin Inaugural3 - SmithPhotographic CollectionsBorn DigitalAtlanta Journal-Constitution Born DigitalAtlanta Journal-Constitution Photographic ArchiveMayorsWomen politiciansPoliticiansInaugurationAfrican American mayorsAfrican American women politiciansAtlanta Civic Center (Atlanta, Ga.)Newly elected Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin stands by her mother Ruth White while being sworn in to office by Justice Leah Ward Sears, 2002StillImage