Beltline, Atlanta and Dickens

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 pushing for streetcar expansion to the southside.
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.
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
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 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 Announces Re-Election Bid
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced his bid for re-election. The Atlanta-native hopes to continue "moving Atlanta forward."
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 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 proposing expanding transit access to BeltLine
Mayor Andre Dickens believes the MARTA streetcar could play a big role.
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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 ...
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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Atlanta police arrest suspect accused of vandalizing Old Wheat Street homeless encampment
Atlanta police say they've arrested the suspect who was recorded allegedly cutting up tents at the Old Wheat Street homeless encampment in the Sweet Auburn District earlier this month.
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Mayor Dickens accuses former IG staff of spreading lies amidst corruption allegations
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says the staff of former Inspector General Shannon Manigault is spreading lies about him.
Atlanta unveils uplifting 'Sonic ID' for FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration
FIFA made the announcement in collaboration with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Grammy-winning music producer Dallas Austin.
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.
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Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor Will Not Resign
Donya Sartor will remain on the job, provide details at morning news conference More than 150 people packed the city hall in Jonesboro Monday night. Most were there to support the mayor who at last ...
Atlanta mayor appoints James 'Gregory' Eyerly as new watershed commissioner
Mayor Andre Dickens appointed James 'Gregory' Eyerly as Atlanta's Water Commissioner, highlighting his proven expertise in managing large-scale water systems.