Atlanta’s LGBT community flexing their political power.

Jamie Miles, right, celebrates in downtown Atlanta following the Supreme Court's ruling that made gay marriage constitutional across the nation, Friday, June 26, 2015. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Metro Atlanta’s LGBT voters have long been a force in local politics, but the gay community is marshaling its growing political clout in new ways ahead of Tuesday’s runoffs to decide Atlanta’s next mayor and other big-ticket contests.

City Council president candidate Alex Wan and Fulton County Commission chair contender Keisha Waites are both openly gay…

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