The Nation - News from Oct. 2, 1989

The leading candidates to replace Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young closed out the final weekend of campaigning with appearances across the city, despite predictions that former Mayor Maynard Jackson is a shoo-in for his old office. Young, who was limited to serving two terms in the mayor’s office, is now campaigning to become Georgia’s first black governor in an election to be held next year. Hosea Williams is challenging Jackson in Tuesday’s mayoral election. Despite polls showing him trailing severely, Williams hopes to combine with five other minor candidates in the race to keep Jackson from getting 50% of the vote, thereby positioning him for a runoff with the former mayor. Both candidates ignored the pollsters and took their campaigns to various churches throughout Atlanta.