MAYORAL MOVES? WHAT SOME OF THE COULD-BE CANDIDATES ARE DOING:

Cathy Woolard: The former Atlanta City Council president was the first serious candidate to register her campaign this cycle. She’s also tapped Candice Franklin, daughter-in-law of former Mayor Shirley Franklin, as her fundraising chair. Ceasar Mitchell: The current Atlanta council president hasn’t formally declared, but has long been seen as a front-runner in the 2017 race. A long-established political action committee for Mitchell shows no signs of slowing, either, with an upcoming fundraiser in his honor. Kwanza Hall: The Atlanta councilman hasn’t officially filed to run, but says he’s formed an exploratory committee to seriously consider a bid. Hall has also stepped up the number of public appearances with Mayor Kasim Reed in recent months. Margaret Kaiser: The state representative announced a desire to run earlier this year, following Woolard’s announcement, and said recently that she’s still interested in the seat. But for now, Kaiser said she’s focused on her state district. Peter Aman: The former Reed deputy and Bain & Company partner has been quietly making the rounds across the city to chat with insiders about a potential run. He also moved into city limits in recent years, a clear sign of intent. This week, Aman said he’s“seriously considering” a bid. His most public move yet? Joining Twitter. Robb Pitts: The former Fulton commissioner and Atlanta councilman may not be done with politics. A spokeswoman for Pitts, who narrowly lost his bid for Fulton chairman in 2014, said he’s considering a run for mayor in 2017. Pitts lost the 2001 Atlanta mayor’s race to Franklin by just over 100 votes.