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Atlanta Mayor Dickens decries barriers around support for the homeless
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Atlanta police Deputy Chief Timothy D. Peek (far left), Zone 2 Commander Major Andrew Senzer, Chief Rodney Bryant, and Mayor Andre Dickens listen to remarks during the unveiling a new police precinct in Buckhead on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Norwood-backed Buckhead safety task force approved by Council
Atlanta City Hall. (Tyson Horne / tyson.horne@ajc.com)
Across Atlanta’s boards and commissions, nearly 500 spots sit unfilled
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks at a media roundtable on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.
Andre Dickens vows transparency as Atlanta mayor
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addresses the crowd during the unveiling of the new Buckhead mini-precinct on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Inside City Hall: Our takeaways from the first 2 weeks of Andre Dickens’ tenure
Buckhead City Committee supporters, including CEO Bill White (right), as well as some state senators and local residents, gather for a press conference at Loudermilk Park on Wednesday, Sept 29, 2021. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Why we know so little about what’s behind the Buckhead City Committee
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on Thursday moved against a bill that would allow Buckhead residents to vote on whether to break away from the city of Atlanta. He assigned the legislation to a committee controled by Democrats who oppose the proposal. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Duncan deals a blow to Buckhead cityhood push
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens stands next to Eshé Collins, right, and Superintendent Lisa Herring after the swearing-in ceremony for the new Atlanta Board of Education members Monday, Jan. 10, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Atlanta Mayor Dickens unveils his administration’s Cabinet
Atlanta City Councilmembers Howard Shook and Mary Norwood. (AJC File)
Inside City Hall: Buckhead’s 2 councilmembers are neutral on cityhood
Andre Dickens waves to the crowd just after being sworn in as Mayor of Atlanta during a ceremony at Georgia Tech on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dickens announces leaders of transition team, including Sam Massell, APS chief
Now-Councilwoman Mary Norwood at her election night party in 2017. AJC file / Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Mary Norwood, back on City Council, proposes Buckhead safety task force
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A rendering of the future development at 104 Trinity Ave. (Photo: Handout via City of Atlanta)
Vacant land near Atlanta City Hall to become 8-story mixed-use development
The Race for City Hall: The 3 ways to stop Buckhead cityhood, according to Andre Dickens
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Here’s what Andre Dickens wants to accomplish as mayor
Mayor-elect Andre Dickens speaks during a Citizens Reception celebrating his inauguration at Pullman Yards, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. (BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)
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Atlanta councilman’s former mayoral campaign facing debt
Vacant land near Atlanta City Hall to become 8-story mixed-use development
The Race for City Hall: The 3 ways to stop Buckhead cityhood, according to Andre Dickens
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addresses the crowd during the unveiling of the new Buckhead mini-precinct on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Inside City Hall: Our takeaways from the first 2 weeks of Andre Dickens’ tenure
Atlanta City Councilmembers Howard Shook and Mary Norwood. (AJC File)
Inside City Hall: Buckhead’s 2 councilmembers are neutral on cityhood
At a press conference last week, Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens greets Maria Thacker Goethe, CEO of Center for Global Health Innovation, which is opening a new hub in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Inside City Hall: The first look at Andre Dickens’ leadership team
Atlanta 07-22-2021 Portrait of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s City Hall Reporter Wilborn P. Nobles III (L) and Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter J.D. Capelouto (R). (Tyson Horne / tyson.horne@ajc.com)
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Buckhead Cityhood
Atlanta police Deputy Chief Timothy D. Peek (far left), Zone 2 Commander Major Andrew Senzer, Chief Rodney Bryant, and Mayor Andre Dickens listen to remarks during the unveiling a new police precinct in Buckhead on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Norwood-backed Buckhead safety task force approved by Council
Buckhead City Committee supporters, including CEO Bill White (right), as well as some state senators and local residents, gather for a press conference at Loudermilk Park on Wednesday, Sept 29, 2021. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Why we know so little about what’s behind the Buckhead City Committee
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on Thursday moved against a bill that would allow Buckhead residents to vote on whether to break away from the city of Atlanta. He assigned the legislation to a committee controled by Democrats who oppose the proposal. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Duncan deals a blow to Buckhead cityhood push
Mayor Andre Dickens speaks during a virtual delegation meeting of the state representatives and senators who represent parts of Atlanta.
For Buckhead cityhood, lack of support from local legislators on display
Atlanta city news
The Fulton County Jail. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM) AJC FILE PHOTO
Fulton commissioners approve $1.2M to study cost, location of new jail16m ago
World’s first Black-owned autonomous grocery store debuts in Fayetteville
World’s first ‘Black-owned autonomous grocery store’ debuts in Fayetteville
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Police are investigating after a 5-year-old was grazed by a stray bullet Wednesday night in the 1800 block of Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta. (AJC file)
Child, 5, grazed by stray bullet while sitting in backseat of car
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Atlanta Public Schools is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year's prekindergarten program. (ALYSSA POINTER/AJC FILE PHOTO)
Atlanta Public Schools opens applications for prekindergarten program3h ago
Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Jennifer Lopez said North Georgia will dry out from north to south on Thursday as a cold front slowly moves through the region.
THURSDAY’S WEATHER-TRAFFIC: Rain makes for messy morning commute
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A man was shot multiple times while helping someone on an I-75 exit ramp at around 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Man shot multiple times while helping someone on I-75, witness says
17h ago
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens stands with Atlanta Chief Police Rodney Bryant during the unveiling of the new Buckhead mini-precinct. Thursday, January 13, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Mayor Dickens names the rest of his transition team17h ago
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People explore the new assembly hall at a ribbon cutting celebrating the new assembly hall and renovations at the Fulton County government building in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (Rebecca Wright for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fulton OKs $1.25B budget, with money for elections and court backlog
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Atlanta Election
Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens gives a victory speech on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at the Gathering Spot in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
How Andre Dickens became Atlanta’s next mayor in a landslide
November 30, 2021 Atlanta: on Tuesday, November 30,2021. The runoff election that will set the course for the next four years at Atlanta City Hall will be decided Tuesday, as voters went to the polls to elect the city’s 61st mayor. Tuesday caps off a historic election cycle that saw the incumbent mayor forego a reelection bid and a former mayor seek a third term at City Hall. The race ends with two City Council colleagues on the ballot for mayor: Councilman Andre Dickens and City Council President Felicia Moore, who both have big plans to bolster the ranks of the police department, improve basic city services and reopen City Hall to the public. Dickens, a southwest Atlanta native, is a two-term citywide councilman aiming to repair the “soul of Atlanta” through a number of proposed new initiatives and city departments. Moore, 24-year veteran of the council, is pitching her decades of civic service and legislative experience as prime reasons she should lead the city. Both canvassed Atlanta’s neighborhoods in the final days of the runoff, hoping to energize residents and encourage voter turnout after a sleepy holiday week. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)
Who won? AJC Metro Atlanta Election Results
(From left to right) Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Atlanta councilman Andre Dickens at a mayoral debate hosted by The Young Democrats of Atlanta at Manuel’s Tavern on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Atlanta.
Former mayors Kasim Reed, Andrew Young congratulate Mayor-elect Andre Dickens
Longtime Atlanta Councilwoman Cleta Winslow (left) is facing Jason Dozier (second from left) in a runoff for her District 4 seat. Joyce Sheperd, another veteran councilwoman, is facing Antonio Lewis in a runoff for her District 12 seat. FILE PHOTOS
Longtime Atlanta City Council members ousted in runoffs
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