Mayoral Hopeful Back on Campaign Trail

On the day after Thanksgiving, Atlanta mayoral candidate Kasim Reed spent the day prospecting for votes in the city's barber shops and beauty salons. The former state senator is hoping to move to the front after reaching second place in the November general election.

First-place finisher Mary Norwood spent the day with supporters at the corner of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue, in the city's sixth council district where voter turnout has historically been strong and will likely remain strong with a runoff for the district's council seat.

The race for Atlanta's next mayor is taking place at a pivotal moment. The city's racial makeup is changing, its finances are declining and concerns about crime are rising.

The outcome of the Dec. 1 runoff will likely hinge on which candidate best motivates supporters with TV ads, public appearances, mailings, hone calls, emails and door to door canvassing.