Story highlights "I believe it is the right thing to do to move on," Norwood says

Keisha Lance Bottoms won the race by a narrow margin

(CNN) Atlanta mayoral candidate Mary Norwood conceded the race two weeks after the election runoff, saying she will not contest the results despite earlier calls for a recount.

Norwood had asked for a recount after results showed her opponent, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, winning by a narrow margin in the December 5 runoff.

But in a change of mind, the independent candidate conceded late Wednesday night, saying while she believes there were vote irregularities, she will not contest the results.

"For the future of this city, I believe it is the right thing to do to move on and hold a new administration accountable to serve this great city well," she said in a video posted online.

"I thank everyone who came forward to report polling situations and ballot issues that were concerning."

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