Former Atlanta mayor and Civil Rights icon Andrew Young wasn't mincing words when asked if the Big Peach should vie for another Olympic games. He said, basically, "Hell, no — do you know how much work that is? (Note: Not actual words)." The U.S. Olympic Committee has sent letters to 35 big-city mayors — including Atlanta's Kasim Reed — asking if they'd like to host the Summer Games in 2024. [Atlanta magazine]
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