Asa Griggs Candler

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In 1916 Candler was elected as a reform mayor to sort out Atlanta's chaotic fiscal situation. At this point he handed over control of most of his business enterprises, including The Coca-Cola Company, to his children.

Courtesy of Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

Asa Griggs Candler

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