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Issuing a challenge to break down barriers to the development and preservation of affordable homes in Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens convened the city's Affordable Housing Strike Force made up of leaders from across government and the nonprofit sector.

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Andre Dickens on affordable housing: ‘Atlanta doesn’t have enough of it’

by City ReportsMay 11, 2022September 24, 2023

With the announcement by Atlanta Department of Transportation Commissioner Josh Rowan that he will resign from his position this summer, the city will begin a nationwide search for a new leader of the department.

Traffic & Transportation

Search begins for new Atlanta transportation chief

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2022September 24, 2023

Mayor Andre Dickens announced the City’s recently revived “Pothole Posse” is exceeding its goals, having already filled 1,085 potholes in its first month on the job.

Traffic & Transportation

Atlanta’s Pothole Posse has repaired over 1,000 potholes in its first month

by City ReportsMay 5, 2022September 24, 2023

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Around Georgia: Overturned tractor-trailer in Gainesville

by Thom ChandlerMay 2, 2022May 12, 2022

The 45th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is set to take place in Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend.

Atlanta Jazz Festival Marks 45th Year

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2022October 10, 2023

In response to higher vaccine rates and a downward trend in coronavirus cases, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is lifting several of the city's COVID-19 restrictions and mandates.

Atlanta Mayor Lifts Coronavirus Restrictions

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2022October 10, 2023

ATLANTA -- Small businesses in Atlanta may soon be getting a boost thanks to a $20 million donation from Wells Fargo.

Wells Fargo donates $20 million to help Atlanta small businesses

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2022September 24, 2023

MARTA officials confirmed the unexpected death of the transportation agency's CEO and General Manager Jeff Parker Friday night.

MARTA General Manager Jeff Parker dead

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2022September 24, 2023

Atlanta has a new mayor after Andre Dickens was sworn in as the city’s next leader on Monday.

‘We have survived hard times before:’ Andre Dickens promises laser-focus on crime

by Riley Bunch | GA TodayJanuary 4, 2022September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Mayor-elect Andre Dickens announced yesterday that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Atlanta’s new mayor tests positive for COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2021September 24, 2023

Atlanta voters overwhelmingly chose Andre Dickens to be the city's 61st mayor in Tuesday's election.

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Atlanta reacts to Andre Dickens winning the mayor’s race

by Thom ChandlerDecember 1, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens was elected the next mayor of Georgia’s capital city Tuesday, easily defeating City Council President Felicia Moore in a runoff.

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Atlanta voters choose Andre Dickens as next mayor

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 30, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- City Council President Felicia Moore and City Councilmember Andre Dickens will face each other in a runoff after emerging as the top two candidates in Atlanta’s mayoral race — with Dickens edging out former mayor Kasim Reed.

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Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens are headed to a runoff for Atlanta mayor

by Riley Bunch | GA TodayNovember 6, 2021September 24, 2023