1996 Summer Olympics

Released Tuesday, Jan. 23

Together, we reminisce with our listeners about the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. We asked local residents to provide their stories and memories from 1996, and we've gathered them in this very special episode.

Voices in this episode include:

  • Marilyn Childress - First woman President for Georgia Amateur Soccer Association, co-founder of the Women’s Soccer in '96
  • Shirley Franklin - 58th Mayor of Atlanta, first black woman mayor in Atlanta
  • Andre Dickens - 61st Mayor of Atlanta
  • Dr. Jocelyn Wilson - Assistant Professor of Black Media Studies at Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
  • Our listeners and the 17s

Listen below:

1996 Summer Olympics - Angel Whitworth
1996 Summer Olympics - Centennial Olympic Park
1996 Summer Olympics - Paul Boshears
1996 Summer Olympics - Stewart Lathan
1996 Summer Olympics - Jasmine Bradley
1996 Summer Olympics - Stewart Lathan
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