Looking back at the legacy of Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson – WABE

Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the death of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first black mayor. His historic mandate lasted from 1974 to 1982, then from 1990 to 1994.

In this episode of “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we take a look back at how people remember her vision for the city. Hear from those who knew him best, including Jackson’s widow and former Atlanta first lady, Valerie Jackson, about the statesman and his historic tenure.