Vincent Fort. 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 ...

Vincent Fort had one request of his family before he died of compilations from cancer last month: that the Connecticut native be buried in the state he considered his true home, Georgia.

Warmer and cloudy for Christmas. 🎗️ Former Georgia State Sen. Vincent Fort, the Democratic leader known for his championing of economic and racial equality, has died from cancer at age 68.

ATLANTA — Former Georgia State Sen. Vincent Fort, who passed away on Dec. 22 after a battle with cancer, was honored once again in the city of Atlanta on Friday, as his body lay in state at city ...

Former state Sen. Vincent Fort will lie in state at Atlanta City Hall ahead of his funeral this weekend, the city announced on Tuesday. Fort passed away last week at age 68 from complications of ...

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. A longtime champion for progressive ...

A family spokesperson told 11Alive that Fort passed away from complications from prostate cancer on Dec. 22, surrounded by his family and loved ones. "Senator Fort's unwavering commitment to ...

Vincent Fort Atlanta funeral plans The City of Atlanta is preparing to celebrate the life of former Georgia State Sen. Vincent Fort. Here's a look back over his life's work and legacy.

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 ...