Politically Georgia: Andre Dickens takes office in Atlanta. Now what?

Andre Dickens is officially the 61st Mayor of Atlanta.

In this Inside City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto join host Greg Bluestein to dig into what the new mayor had to say in his inauguration speech.

Our team discusses how Dickens plans to tackle Atlanta’s crime rate, the city’s rapid growth and the Buckhead secession movement.

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Bid for Georgia’s 13th district and update on the ‘big, beautiful bill’

Politically Geogria discusses U.S. Rep. David Scott and updates on the “big, beautiful bill” moving through the U.S. Senate.

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History of abuse will factor in sentencing some defendants under new Georgia law

Under the new law, defense attorneys will be allowed to enter evidence of their client’s abuse as their legal defense or to seek a lower sentence.

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Incumbent Tim Echols leads challenger in Public Service Commission primary

With no other major race on the ballot, turnout for the PSC races has been light. But the race could affect how much Georgians pay for their utility bills.

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Bid for Georgia’s 13th district and update on the ‘big, beautiful bill’

23m ago

History of abuse will factor in sentencing some defendants under new Georgia law

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Incumbent Tim Echols leads challenger in Public Service Commission primary

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