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Mayor Andre Dickens says Atlanta is taking precautions, opening shelters ahead of severe storms
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says city leaders and first responders are preparing for severe storms expected to move into the area overnight. Dickens spoke with Channel 2′s Fred Blankenship on Saturday morning about what crews have done to make sure Atlanta is braced for whatever may happen.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Announces Re-Election Bid
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced his bid for re-election. The Atlanta-native hopes to continue "moving Atlanta forward."
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launches reelection campaign
Andre Dickens was an ambitious Atlanta City Council member who surprised even the most veteran politicos when he went from single-digit polling to the mayor’s office by defeating two high-profile candidates — former mayor Kasim Reed in the race to the runoff and then City Council president Felicia Moore in one of the most lopsided mayoral elections in modern history.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launching his re-election campaign today
The mayor will share highlights of his first term and the vision for a second term at the official launch this morning.
Atlanta mayor proposing expanding transit access to BeltLine
Mayor Andre Dickens believes the MARTA streetcar could play a big role.
Atlanta Mayor Dickens pulls support from Streetcar East extension onto Beltline
Mayor Andre Dickens no longer supports extending the Atlanta Streetcar onto the Beltline, senior staff said Thursday.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants to change course on Beltline rail
The mayor is opposed to starting the build-out of a Beltline rail network with the proposed streetcar extension that would run along the Eastside Trail.
Atlanta mayor announces changing ‘vision’ of streetcar, Beltline access at MARTA board meeting
Mayor Andre Dickens said the city’s planning and “vision” of the streetcar service and the Beltline was changing, including ...
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Former Atlanta City Council president says mayor violated charter with inspector general appointment
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens violated the city’s charter when he named an interim inspector general to lead the agency, ...
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GA: Atlanta Mayor Dickens pulls support for starting Beltline rail on Eastside trail
Mayor Andre Dickens said Thursday he no longer wants the first phase of Beltline light rail to go alongside the Eastside ...
Atlanta mayor appoints new head of Department of Watershed Management
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced the appointment of a new commissioner for the Department of Watershed Management.
Mayor Andre Dickens launches re-election campaign, highlights first-term achievements
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is expected to announce his re-election bid today. He will hold a news conference this morning and a campaign rally tonight. ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is ...
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Does Atlanta mayor have the power to appoint an interim city watchdog?
The mayor’s fast inspector general hire – overriding OIG board’s role – raises questions about the watchdog agency’s ...
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Is Atlanta mayor's new Interim Inspector General appointment legal?
Former City Council President Felicia Moore told the Atlanta City Council on Monday afternoon that Mayor Andre Dickens does not have the authority to appoint the Interim Inspector General.
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Former Atlanta mayor, civil rights icon Andrew Young celebrates his 93rd birthday with a party
Former Atlanta mayor and civil rights icon Andrew Young continued to celebrate his 93rd birthday at Monday Night Garage on ...