Young was re-elected as Mayor in 1985 with more than 80 % of the vote . Atlanta hosted the 1988 Democratic National Convention during Young 's tenure . He was prohibited by term limits from running for a third term . He was succeeded by Maynard Jackson who returned as mayor from 1990 to 1994 . Bill Campbell succeeded Jackson as mayor in 1994 and served through 2002
1988 Democratic National Convention
1988 Democratic National Convention
History of Atlanta