Fani T. Willis

Join the Fulton County DA’s Office Community Baby Shower for expectant mothers and families with children ages 0–4. Free baby items, resources, and infant/child CPR info! April 25, 12–2 PM C.T. Martin Recreation Center Scan the QR code to register. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

The FCDAO is accepting applications for Summer 2026 law student interns. Current law students may apply here or scan the QR code on the flyer: fultoncountyga.gov/Inside-Fulton-… Applications are due April 17 at 5 PM to intern.fcda@fultoncountyga.gov. #FultonCounty #FultonCountyDA

On March 31, the Fulton County Employees’ Association celebrated Women’s History Month with special guest speaker DA Fani Willis. Members praised her leadership after remarks on serving Fulton County, and she was surprised with an award introduced by her daughter. #FultonCountyDA

On this Easter Sunday, we honor the message of hope, renewal, and grace. May this season inspire compassion, strengthen our commitment to justice, and remind us of the power of second chances. Wishing all who celebrate a peaceful and meaningful Easter.

HAPPY 404 DAY! — a day that celebrates everything that makes Atlanta special: the music, the food, and the sense of community that brings us together. The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is proud to stand with a community rooted in culture, resilience, and connection.

DA Fani Willis delivered the keynote at Women’s Day at the Capitol on March 9th, honoring Georgia’s 2026 “100 Women of Excellence” class alongside The Honorable Erica Thomas and The Honorable Miriam Paris. Here’s to women leading boldly and breaking barriers. #WomensHistoryMonth

She Did It First. 1910: Madam C.J. Walker became the first Black woman self-made millionaire, empowering Black women through business. 1986–Present: Oprah Winfrey became a global media billionaire, amplifying voices worldwide.

1993: Toni Morrison became the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, amplifying Black voices worldwide. 2017: Halima Aden became the first hijab-wearing model on major international magazine covers, redefining beauty and representation.

Then—2008: Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody became the first woman to earn four-star rank in U.S. military history. Now—2021: Gen. Laura Richardson became the first woman to lead U.S. Southern Command. “She Did It First” honors trailblazers and those carrying the legacy forward.

“She Did It First” honors women who broke barriers in leadership and continue to inspire change. From Katharine Graham leading a Fortune 500 company,to Indra Nooyi and Rosalind Brewer redefining executive leadership, their impact empowers women across Fulton County and the World.

“She Did It First” In 1962, Rita Moreno became the first Latina to win an Academy Award—later achieving EGOT status. In 2022, Quinta Brunson made history at the Primetime Emmy Awards as the first Black woman in over 40 years to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

From the first Miss America crowned in 1921 in Atlantic City—to Vanessa Williams breaking barriers in 1984 as the first Black Miss America, progress continues to unfold. In 2025, Willow Newell carried that legacy forward as the first Black woman to win the Miss Wisconsin title.

“She Did It First” celebrates trailblazers who changed the game and those continuing their legacy. From Ibtihaj Muhammad breaking barriers at the 2016 Summer Olympics to Lauren Scruggs making history at the 2024 Summer Olympics, these women prove representation matters.

Then — 1967: Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, defying expectations and opening the door for women in sports. Now — 2024: Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in history, earning 11 Olympic medals and redefining excellence.

THEN ➡️ In 1921, Alice Harrell Strickland became Georgia’s first woman mayor in Duluth—just after women won the right to vote. NOW ➡️ Women continue breaking barriers in Fulton County: Shirley Franklin, Patsy Jo Hilliard, Bianca Motley Broom, and Carmalitha Gumbs.

Women’s History Month: She Did It First! From pioneering physicist and chemist Marie Curie to modern geneticists Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier, women scientists have transformed the course of discovery and innovation.

Women’s History Month: She Did It First! Today we celebrate trailblazers Sally Ride and Mae Jemison. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space in 1983, and Mae Jemison made history in 1992 as the first Black woman to travel to space.

From global pioneers like Benazir Bhutto—the first woman to lead a democratic government in a Muslim-majority nation—to leaders such as Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American Vice President of the United States.

From trailblazing Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968, to leaders carrying her legacy today, women like Janelle Bynum continue breaking barriers and shaping the future of leadership.

Women’s History Month: She Did It First! From historic pioneers like Jeannette Rankin—the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress—to contemporary leaders such as Renee Hardman, whose leadership continues to expand opportunities for women in public service.