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Andre Dickens Sworn In for Second Term as Atlanta Mayor

A weekend of service plus interfaith events signaled a coalition focus on housing, infrastructure, public safety.

Overview

  • Dickens took the oath at Georgia State University, beginning a four-year term after winning roughly 85% of the vote in November.
  • The ATL Cares! Day of Service launched 61 volunteer projects across the city with partners including Amazon, House Proud, Park Pride and SCAD.
  • Projects targeted youth programs, park conservation, cultural beautification and senior engagement at sites such as Chastain Park, A. G. Rhodes and the Whitehead Boys & Girls Club.
  • A Spirit of Atlanta interfaith service featured Senator Raphael Warnock, Soumaya Khalifa and Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser.
  • He reiterated priorities on homelessness, infrastructure and public safety, citing a $58.7 million housing bond, a $60 million homelessness bond and progress toward a 20,000-unit affordable housing goal.