Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman announces decision not to run for reelection

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman speaks during a City Council meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024. Shipman announced on Wednesday that he would not seek reelection. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Updated on Feb. 12, 2025, at 5:54 p.m.

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman announced on Wednesday that he will not be running for reelection after his current term comes to an end, citing a personal desire to focus on family.

Shipman, who has held his council position since early 2022, released a statement via the Atlanta-based Saporta Report.