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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 launches his re-election campaign
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will officially launched his campaign for re-election on Tuesday. Dickens and his team held a news conference at 11 a.m. Former Mayor Shirley Franklin, Ambassador Andrew Young and former State Senator Jason Carter were among the other notable figures who will be in attendance.
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.
Daughter of former Atlanta mayor, UN Ambassador Andrew Young dies
ATLANTA — The daughter of former Atlanta Mayor and Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young has died, the family confirmed on Saturday. Lisa Young Alston died on Friday, the family’s statement said.
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 Trail, backing off plans he supported during his
LIVE: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launches his re-election campaign
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is launching his campaign for a second term on Tuesday. The mayor will officially announce his campaign at a press conference with other high-profile Georgia political figures in attendance.
Mayor Dickens puts Beltline Eastside Trail transit on back burner
Mayor Andre Dickens has changed course on Beltline rail, scrapping support for MARTA's streetcar expansion to the Eastside Trail in the near future. Why it matters: The surprise announcement at yesterday's MARTA board meeting marks a major inflection point in the development of the wildly popular linear park system and Atlanta's future growth.
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 proposing expanding transit access to BeltLine
Mayor Andre Dickens believes the MARTA streetcar could play a big role.
Is a Second Andre Dickens Term Inevitable?
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens officially launched his reelection bid on Tuesday, but even he’s not sure who’s running against ...
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Atlanta mayor pulls back support for eastside Beltline rail service
Mayor Andre Dickens withdrew his support for beginning phase one of the Beltline light rail project on the eastside, instead ...
Daughter Of Atlanta Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young Dies Days After Former Mayor's Birthday
The daughter of Andrew Young, a distinguished civil rights leader in Atlanta, has died. The family confirmed that Lisa Young ...
Atlanta mayor announces changing ‘vision’ of streetcar, Beltline access at MARTA board meeting
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens attended Thursday’s MARTA board meeting to discuss, among other topics, a proposed change to ...
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Mayor Dickens Unveils Transformative Plan for Equitable Access to Transit
Dickens Administration lays out vision for transit-oriented communities to build a local economy that works for all Atlantans Mayor Andre Dickens laid out his Administration’s vision for the City of ...