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Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race

Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms declared victory early Wednesday, but her margin is 759 votes and opponent Mary Norwood says she will call for a recount.

Update at 10:20 a.m. ET

Atlanta has voted for a new mayor, but Tuesday's election still leaves questions about who she will be.

In an exceeding close race, Keisha Lance Bottoms , Mary Norwood. Bottoms claimed victory early Wednesday morning, but The race looks headed for a recount.

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