The LGBTQ Advisory Board to Mayor Andre Dickens is composed of citywide LGBTQ civic leaders, influencers and advocates. This board makes recommendations to the Mayor and other City Officials that assist in influencing City policies and procedures, and enhance engagement with Atlanta’s LGBTQ community.Published 11:39 AM PDT, February 28, 2023. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden has appointed former Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Steve Benjamin as a top White House adviser, taking over from Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor who had assumed the role in June. Both Georgia and South Carolina …At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth.Candler Field/Atlanta Municipal Airport (1925–1961) Hartsfield–Jackson began with a five-year, rent-free lease on 287 acres (116 ha) that was an abandoned auto racetrack named The Atlanta Speedway. The lease was signed on April 16, 1925, by Mayor Walter Sims, who committed the city to develop it into an airfield.Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an executive order Tuesday that directs the city’s chief equity officer to implement “a series of actions to mitigate the impact” of Georgia’s new ...Andre Dickens is the Mayor of Atlanta in Georgia. He assumed office on January 3, 2022. His current term ends on January 5, 2026. Dickens ran for election for Mayor of Atlanta in Georgia. He won in the general runoff election on November 30, 2021. While mayoral elections in Atlanta are nonpartisan, Dickens is affiliated with the …The Atlanta Journal said yesterday that Mayor Massell had made a calculated attempt to divide the city along racial lines. Mr. Massell was elected in 1969 to the $40,000‐a‐year post on the ...Updated:12:27 AM EST December 1, 2021. ATLANTA — City Council member Andre Dickens won a runoff election Tuesday to become Atlanta’s next mayor, … Elections in Georgia, 2021. Andre Dickens defeated Felicia Moore in the general runoff election for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, on November 30, 2021. Incumbent Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on May 6 that she would not seek re-election, making her the first Atlanta mayor since World War II to choose not to run for a second term. Atlanta has a new mayor after Andre Dickens was sworn in as the city’s next leader on Monday. The former city council member and Atlanta native followed his oath of office with an optimistic speech about Atlanta’s future and rattled off a robust check list of action items to chart a path forward for the embattled city.Khalid Kamau, the mayor of the city of South Fulton in metropolitan Atlanta, was charged with criminal trespassing and first-degree burglary. He was released the same day on $11,000 in surety bonds.Kasim Reed. Mohammed Kasim Reed [1] (born June 10, 1969) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 59th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia 's state capital and largest city, from 2010 to 2018. A Democrat, Reed was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002 and represented the 35th District in the Georgia State …Dec 1, 2021 · Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms created a wide-open succession race when she announced in May that she wouldn’t seek a second term. The 47-year-old Dickens, an Atlanta native and engineer by training ... Nov 30, 2021 · Andre Dickens is the Mayor of Atlanta in Georgia. He assumed office on January 3, 2022. His current term ends on January 5, 2026. Dickens ran for election for Mayor of Atlanta in Georgia. He won in the general runoff election on November 30, 2021. While mayoral elections in Atlanta are nonpartisan, Dickens is affiliated with the Democratic Party. Listen. Elected in November 2021, Mayor Andre Dickens serves as the Executive Officer of the City of Atlanta. As chief administrator and official representative, Mayor Dickens …Candler Field/Atlanta Municipal Airport (1925–1961) Hartsfield–Jackson began with a five-year, rent-free lease on 287 acres (116 ha) that was an abandoned auto racetrack named The Atlanta Speedway. The lease was signed on April 16, 1925, by Mayor Walter Sims, who committed the city to develop it into an airfield.Updated:12:27 AM EST December 1, 2021. ATLANTA — City Council member Andre Dickens won a runoff election Tuesday to become Atlanta’s next mayor, …– Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore advanced to a Nov. 30 runoff for the mayor’s job, leading other candidates in early results Tuesday in Georgia’s largest city. Nov. 2, 8:00 p.m. – Polls in the City of Atlanta are closed. Click here to track election results in Fulton County, including the returns in the Atlanta Mayoral race.In Atlanta, Fear of Violent Crime Creates Opportunity for a Polarizing Politician. Kasim Reed, the former mayor whose administration was marked by corruption scandals, is running for another term ...CNN. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms just wrapped up a news conference following her announcement that she won't seek reelection this year. …ATLANTA (AP) — In the wake of the shooting death of an environmental activist, Atlanta-area officials reiterated Tuesday that they are moving forward with plans to construct a huge police and firefighter training center that protesters derisively refer to as “Cop City.”. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens held a news conference to announce that the …Mayor Andre Dickens has made five key appointments to his executive team.. Lisa Y. Gordon, CEO of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, will become Dickens’ chief operating officer, the city said Monday. Before joining Habitat for Humanity, Gordon was the chief operating officer for Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Elections in Georgia, 2021. Andre Dickens defeated Felicia Moore in the general runoff election for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, on November 30, 2021. Incumbent Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on May 6 that she would not seek re-election, making her the first Atlanta mayor since World War II to choose not to run for a second term. John Flanagan. [email protected]. Commissioner. Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services. The members of the Cabinet serve as the Mayor's advisors and are responsible for running City departments and implementing the Mayor's agenda. The Mayor meets weekly with his full Cabinet to discuss strategy, create opportunities for cross ...Photo courtesy of Mustafa Davis. Atlanta’s 61st Mayor may be unfamiliar to some. Here’s what you need to know about Andre Dickens, according to colleagues, …About Kasim Reed: Kasim Reed is an attorney and politician who served as the 59th Mayor of the City of Atlanta for two terms from 2010 – 2018. Before his time as mayor, Reed was elected to the ...Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said this week that he wishes to “err on the side” of ensuring residents are heard in their effort to hold a citywide vote on the …General permitting inquiries (404-330-6150) Express Permitting (404-330-6907) Permits for Residential Additions / alterations < 1,500 sq. ft. (404-330-6906) Open Records Review in the Office of Buildings. Schedule by phone at 404-865-8451 or by email at [email protected] Atlanta Journal said yesterday that Mayor Massell had made a calculated attempt to divide the city along racial lines. Mr. Massell was elected in 1969 to the $40,000‐a‐year post on the ...Atlanta mayoral candidate Felicia A. Moore speaks to the media after casting her ballot in Atlanta on Nov. 2. She has advanced to a run-off election against fellow City Council member Andre Dickens.Ivan Earnest Allen Jr. (March 15, 1911 – July 2, 2003), was an American businessman who served two terms as the 52nd mayor of Atlanta, during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Allen took the helm of the Ivan Allen Company, his father's office supply business, in 1946 and within three years had the company bringing in annual revenues of several …The LGBTQ Advisory Board to Mayor Andre Dickens is composed of citywide LGBTQ civic leaders, influencers and advocates. This board makes recommendations to the Mayor and other City Officials that assist in influencing City policies and procedures, and enhance engagement with Atlanta’s LGBTQ community.Ivan Allen Jr. served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970. He is credited with leading the city through an era of significant physical and economic growth and with maintaining calm during the civil rights movement.While other southern cities experienced recurring violence, Atlanta leaders, led in part by Mayor Allen, were able to broker more …ATLANTA — A little over a year into his first term as Atlanta’s mayor, Andre Dickens delivered his State of the City address Tuesday morning, touting accomplishments over his first year in office.Candler Field/Atlanta Municipal Airport (1925–1961) Hartsfield–Jackson began with a five-year, rent-free lease on 287 acres (116 ha) that was an abandoned auto racetrack named The Atlanta Speedway. The lease was signed on April 16, 1925, by Mayor Walter Sims, who committed the city to develop it into an airfield.ATLANTA (AP) — In the wake of the shooting death of an environmental activist, Atlanta-area officials reiterated Tuesday that they are moving forward with plans to construct a huge police and firefighter training center that protesters derisively refer to as “Cop City.”. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens held a news conference to announce that the …Mayor Dickens will be joined by Grammy-award winning songwriter, superproducer, visionary, and CEO of So So Def Jermaine Dupri & Friends with special guests Da Brat, Jagged Edge and YoungBloodZ, plus Drivin n Cryin, Blanco Brown and emceed by Atlanta’s own Ryan Cameron. “The Peach Drop is back and better than …Mayor Andre Dickens has proposed the largest city budget in history for fiscal year 2024, at $790 million. Why it matters: The mayor's proposal kicks off the city's budget process. City Council can amend the spending plan as it moves through the hearing process ahead of the start of the fiscal year in June. Some highlights Dickens featured in ...Branch/service. Confederate States Army. Rank. Captain. Battles/wars. American Civil War. John Thomas Glenn (March 21, 1844 – March 14, 1899) [1] [2] was the 31st Mayor of Atlanta from 1889 to 1891, and the son of another Atlanta mayor, Luther Glenn, and like his father an attorney at law.Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ announcement that she would not seek reelection shocked many in her home city and Democrats around the country, but she insisted at a press conference on ...Updated:12:27 AM EST December 1, 2021. ATLANTA — City Council member Andre Dickens won a runoff election Tuesday to become Atlanta’s next mayor, …Mayor of Georgia Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks ahead of former U.S. President Barack Obama's address in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., one day before the election, November 2, 2020.The City of Atlanta will mark a week in February as “Affordable Housing Week,” with the launch of a new program for permitting affordable housing projects. According to the office of Mayor Andre Dickens, “Affordable Housing Week” will run from Feb. 12 to Feb. 16 along with the launch of the city’s new Welcome H.O.ME. program, or …Mayor Andre Dickens took the stage with the Usher hit "Yeah" hyping the crowd. The 61st mayor of Atlanta started by reporting the city has a strong AA-plus credit rating and has expanded 5,000 ...Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said this week that he wishes to “err on the side” of ensuring residents are heard in their effort to hold a citywide vote on the …New $14 million development features 56 units in Peoplestown. Atlanta City Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled a new apartment building with dozens of affordable housing units on Tuesday, part of his ...Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, meanwhile, said the city is “actively gathering information to determine how the City of Atlanta can assist in resolving this issue,” in a statement posted on X.A spokesman for Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ office confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that Forest Cove Apartments could be demolished by the end of March.. The troubled complex is the center of ...Atlanta has a new mayor after Andre Dickens was sworn in as the city’s next leader on Monday. The former city council member and Atlanta native followed his oath of office with an optimistic speech about Atlanta’s future and rattled off a robust check list of action items to chart a path forward for the embattled city.Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, who in 2001 became the first Black woman to be elected mayor of a major Southern city, said crime always challenges an administration. “They’re tragedies ...Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens attend Andre Dickens run-off election night watch party at The Gathering Spot on November 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Andre Dickens was elected Atlanta’s 61st mayor after winning the runoff election against Atlanta City Council President Felicia …In 2002, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin inherited a budget shortfall, a sewer system near collapse, and voters short on trust. When she cut city jobs, raised taxes, and spent millions fixing the ...Mayor Hartsfield and the Annexation Question. On January 23rd, 1970, Dixie Dowis, an eighth-grade student at Decatur's Gordon High School, wrote a letter to former Atlanta mayor William B. Hartsfield. In a florid hand, she explained that a school assignment required her to write to prominent Atlantans to learn what problems …Dickens takes 64% of the runoff vote after finishing a distant second to Felicia Moore in general election. Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens gives a victory speech on …Atlanta mayoral candidate Felicia A. Moore speaks to the media after casting her ballot in Atlanta on Nov. 2. She has advanced to a run-off election against fellow City Council member Andre Dickens.Nov 30, 2021 · Andre Dickens is the Mayor of Atlanta in Georgia. He assumed office on January 3, 2022. His current term ends on January 5, 2026. Dickens ran for election for Mayor of Atlanta in Georgia. He won in the general runoff election on November 30, 2021. While mayoral elections in Atlanta are nonpartisan, Dickens is affiliated with the Democratic Party. Atlanta (/ æ t ˈ l æ n (t) ə / at-LAN-(t)ə) is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia.It is the seat of Fulton County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring DeKalb County.With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, Atlanta is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous city in the United States …Mayor Andre Dickens wants to build new MARTA rail stations and a southside grocery store to "close the tale of two cities" in Atlanta. Why it matters: If you want to …Atlanta's civic and corporate heavyweights will pack the Woodruff Arts Center this morning to hear Mayor Andre Dickens' take on where the city's going. Why it matters: The annual State of the City ...Link Copied! Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a rising star in the Democratic Party, won't be seeking reelection. Her announcement came as a surprise to many in her city as well as Democrats ...Dickens takes 64% of the runoff vote after finishing a distant second to Felicia Moore in general election. Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens gives a victory speech on …The City of South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau has apologized to those he serves after being arrested on felony burglary and trespassing charges. FOX 5 Atlanta was the only news station there when he ...11/30/2021 11:05 PM EST. ATLANTA — City Council member Andre Dickens won a runoff election Tuesday to become Atlanta’s next mayor, riding a surge of support that powered him past the council ...The mayor says the councilwoman consistently asks off-topic questions. ... ’ Metro Atlanta mayor lashes out at councilwoman during meeting. By Bryan Mims, WSB-TV October 24, ...Mayor of Georgia Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks ahead of former U.S. President Barack Obama's address in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., one day before the election, November 2, 2020.Atlanta mayor announces $4.6M to end homelessness. How much money would it take to end homelessness? Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is ready to find out …ATLANTA — A little over a year into his first term as Atlanta’s mayor, Andre Dickens delivered his State of the City address Tuesday morning, touting accomplishments over his first year in office.Keisha Lance Bottoms wasn’t one of the 28 Democratic candidates who ran for the presidential nomination this year. But in the last week, she has become the party’s most important voice.In Atlanta, Fear of Violent Crime Creates Opportunity for a Polarizing Politician. Kasim Reed, the former mayor whose administration was marked by corruption scandals, is running for another term ...Mildred Hartsfield. Carl Tolan Hartsfield (adopted) William Berry Hartsfield Sr. (March 1, 1890 – February 22, 1971), was an American politician who served as the 49th and 51st Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. His tenure extended from 1937 to 1941 and again from 1942 to 1962, making him the longest-serving mayor of his native Atlanta, Georgia.This is a list of mayors of Atlanta, Georgia. The mayor is the highest elected official in Atlanta. Since its incorporation in 1847, the city has had 61 mayors. The …Maynard Jackson — Atlanta's first Black mayor — did not seek reelection in 1994, though he had previously been mayor of the city from 1974 to 1982. Georgia politics mayorDec 1, 2021 · Atlanta mayoral runoff candidate Andre Dickens gives his victory speech Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Dickens, a city council member, won the runoff, riding a surge of support that powered ... The Atlanta murders of 1979–1981, sometimes called the Atlanta child murders, are a series of murders committed in Atlanta ... On March 21, 2019, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields announced that officials would re-test evidence from the murders, which will be gathered by the Atlanta Police ...General permitting inquiries (404-330-6150) Express Permitting (404-330-6907) Permits for Residential Additions / alterations < 1,500 sq. ft. (404-330-6906) Open Records Review in the Office of Buildings. Schedule by phone at 404-865-8451 or by email at [email protected] COUNTY, Ga. - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens voiced his support for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis during an appearance on Monday on CNN's OutFront. Willis and Special Prosecutor ...Mayor Andre Dickens has proposed the largest city budget in history for fiscal year 2024, at $790 million. Why it matters: The mayor's proposal kicks off the city's budget process. City Council can amend the spending plan as it moves through the hearing process ahead of the start of the fiscal year in June. Some highlights Dickens featured in ...11/30/2021 11:05 PM EST. ATLANTA — City Council member Andre Dickens won a runoff election Tuesday to become Atlanta’s next mayor, riding a surge of support that powered him past the council ...Listen. Elected in November 2021, Mayor Andre Dickens serves as the Executive Officer of the City of Atlanta. As chief administrator and official representative, Mayor Dickens … Office of the Mayor. Elected in November 2021, Mayor Andre Dickens serves as the Executive Officer of the City of Atlanta. As chief administrator and official representative, Mayor Dickens is responsible for the general management of the City and for seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced. Administrative duties include appointments ... Mayor Andre Dickens has proposed the largest city budget in history for fiscal year 2024, at $790 million. Why it matters: The mayor's proposal kicks off the city's budget process. City Council can amend the spending plan as it moves through the hearing process ahead of the start of the fiscal year in June. Some highlights Dickens featured in ...The LGBTQ Advisory Board to Mayor Andre Dickens is composed of citywide LGBTQ civic leaders, influencers and advocates. This board makes recommendations to the Mayor and other City Officials that assist in influencing City policies and procedures, and enhance engagement with Atlanta’s LGBTQ community.Dec 1, 2021. X. Andre Dickens, the newly elected mayor of Atlanta, is a member of the City Council and was one of the leading candidates in the race for City Hall. Dickens was elected for the ...Atlanta's civic and corporate heavyweights will pack the Woodruff Arts Center this morning to hear Mayor Andre Dickens' take on where the city's going. Why it matters: The annual State of the City ...Sam Sachs. February 22, 2024 · 2 min read. 1. In their continuing efforts to address homelessness in the city of Atlanta, a spokesman for the mayor’s office confirmed to Channel 2 Action News. that two new initiatives would be coming in the process. One will handle what has become a frequent problem, with unhoused individuals who have sought ...Andre Dickens is the 61st Mayor of Atlanta. A proud native of Atlanta and a product of Atlanta Public Schools, Mayor Dickens is focused on bringing opportunity and equity to …This is a list of mayors of Atlanta, Georgia. The mayor is the highest elected official in Atlanta. Since its incorporation in 1847, the city has had 61 mayors. The …About us. The Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness leads cross-organizational coordination for preparedness and response planning for the City of Atlanta and is the primary facilitator for ...
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks onstage during the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on January 15, 2024.. Csun dorms
Elections in Georgia, 2021. Andre Dickens defeated Felicia Moore in the general runoff election for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, on November 30, 2021. Incumbent Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on May 6 that she would not seek re-election, making her the first Atlanta mayor since World War II to choose not to run for a second term. Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens raises $4 million for HBCUs. The Mayor's Masked Ball, dating back to 1983, is a fundraising gala with the sole purpose of raising money for Black students in an effort ...The 1973 Atlanta mayoral election was held on October 16, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia.Vice Mayor Maynard Jackson was elected as the city's first African-American mayor, defeating incumbent Mayor Sam Massell.. In the primary election that preceded the general election, Jackson finished first with 46.4 percent of the vote. Massell finished second with 19.9 … Andre Dickens is the 61 st Mayor of Atlanta. A proud native of Atlanta and a product of Atlanta Public Schools, Mayor Dickens is focused on bringing opportunity and equity to the city that he loves. James G. Woodward (January 14, 1845 – August 29, 1923) was an American newspaperman and politician, having served as the 36th, 39th and 43rd Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.. Woodward made his living as printer through the newsrooms of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution over the years. He was elected mayor in 1899 and 1904. …In 2002, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin inherited a budget shortfall, a sewer system near collapse, and voters short on trust. When she cut city jobs, raised taxes, and spent millions fixing the ...Mayor’s Office of Communications 55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2500 • Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Mayor Dickens to Establish Task Force to Seek Further Community Input and Expert Recommendations on the South River …New $14 million development features 56 units in Peoplestown. Atlanta City Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled a new apartment building with dozens of affordable housing units on Tuesday, part of his ...Published 11:39 AM PDT, February 28, 2023. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden has appointed former Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Steve Benjamin as a top White House adviser, taking over from Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor who had assumed the role in June. Both Georgia and South Carolina …At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth.Maynard Jackson American lawyer and politician, who was the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, serving three terms (1974–82 and 1990–94). Jackson’s father was a Baptist minister, his mother a professor of French. He entered Morehouse College through a special-entry program andThe LGBTQ Advisory Board to Mayor Andre Dickens is composed of citywide LGBTQ civic leaders, influencers and advocates. This board makes recommendations to the Mayor and other City Officials that assist in influencing City policies and procedures, and enhance engagement with Atlanta’s LGBTQ community.Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said it was important to attend Friday’s hearing over a motion to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case.Bickers, a pastor, political operative and former high-ranking Atlanta city official, was sentenced Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, to serve 14 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of charges stemming from a long-running federal investigation into corruption at City Hall. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal Constitution via AP, File) By Kate Brumback.Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said this week that he wishes to “err on the side” of ensuring residents are heard in their effort to hold a citywide vote on the …ATLANTA — Mayor Andre Dickens has been named Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ new Public-Private Partnership Task Force. Mayor Dickens chaired the inaugural session of the Task Force this weekend during the 90 th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Renov, Nev., this weekend.Since taking office, Mayor Dickens has worked to ensure Atlanta’s HOPWA program is up to date. By June 2022, the City fully cleared out the 2019-2021 backlog of payments. It now completes payments within 30 days. Learn more: Mayor Andre Dickens’ speech on housing (October 26, 2023) 2023 State of Housing Fact Sheet (pdf) Housing Help CenterAtlanta (/ æ t ˈ l æ n (t) ə / at-LAN-(t)ə) is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia.It is the seat of Fulton County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring DeKalb County.With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, Atlanta is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous city in the United States …Mayoral runoff hopeful Andre Dickens visits WSB TV and WSB Radio Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 in Atlanta. Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore emerged Tuesday as the clear leader in the mayor’s race in Georgia’s largest city, advancing to a Nov. 30 runoff with about 40% of the vote in the nonpartisan race.Khalid Kamau, the mayor of the city of South Fulton in metropolitan Atlanta, was charged with criminal trespassing and first-degree burglary. He was released the same day on $11,000 in surety bonds.City Council member Andre Dickens was elected mayor of Atlanta on Tuesday, defeating Council President Felicia A. Moore in a runoff election to decide who will lead the city through a host of ....