Fort, Atlanta City Hall

Vincent Fort remembered as having ‘a backbone of steel’ as he lies in state at Atlanta City Hall
Fort’s body was laid in state at Atlanta City Hall for people to say their final goodbyes. “I was a freshman at Morehouse, he was one of the professors. He was always someone students could relate to give good counsel,” Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond said.
Long-time state senator, 'People's Champion' Vincent Fort remembered while lying in state at Atlanta City Hall
Former State Senator Vincent Fort received the rare honor of lying in state inside Atlanta City Hall Friday ahead of his celebration of life service Saturday.
Former Georgia senator Vincent D. Fort honored by the city of Atlanta
Celebration of Life and internment plans have been announced for former Georgia State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who died Sunday at the age of 68.
Former Ga. Sen. Vincent Fort’s love for Atlanta celebrated
Vincent Fort had one request of his family before he died of compilations from cancer last month: to be buried in the state he considered his true home, Georgia.
Former Georgia Senator Vincent Fort’s Celebration Of Life Held In Atlanta
Former Georgia Senator Vincent Fort was laid to rest in Atlanta on Jan. 4. Fort’s homegoing service took place at Lindsay Street Baptist Church and featured remarks from Mayor Andre Dickens and other prominent leaders.
Remembering former state Sen. Vincent Fort
Special commemorations continue for former state Sen. Vincent Fort. The 68-year-old passed away on Dec. 2 from complications from cancer.
Senator Vincent Fort to Lie in State at Atlanta City Hall
ATLANTA, GA — The schedule for the celebration of life, legacy, and spirit services for former Georgia state senator and community activist Vincent Fort have been released by the office of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta City Council.
Funeral plans announced for former Georgia Senator Vincent Fort
ATLANTA — Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Georgia State Senator Vincent Fort. He passed away at 68 on Dec. 22 from complications of prostate cancer, according to a family spokesperson.
Vincent Fort to lie in state at Atlanta City Hall
Former state senator Vincent Fort will lie in state at Atlanta City Hall on Friday, after dying from complications from cancer in December at 68 years old.
Former Georgia Senator Vincent Fort dies at 68
Fort was a Democratic leader in the Georgia Senate, championing liberal causes for decades. He was a one time candidate for Atlanta mayor and congress.
Celebrating the life of Sen. Vincent Fort
Inside Atlanta City Hall on Friday, friends, family and colleagues gathered to honor and celebrate the life of former State Sen. Vincent Fort.
Vincent Fort to lie in state at Atlanta City Hall ahead of funeral later this week
Former state Sen. Vincent Fort will lie in state at Atlanta City Hall ahead of his funeral this weekend, the city announced ...
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Former Georgia state senator and social justice champion, Vincent Fort has died
Former Georgia state senator Vincent Fort, who dedicated his life to empowering the disenfranchised, died Sunday from cancer ...