The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department got a bit bigger yesterday! Congratulations to the 11 new @atlantafirerescue firefighters. We appreciate and thank you for your commitment to our community!
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Andre Dickens
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Father. 61st Mayor, City of Atlanta.
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Happy Black History Month, Atlanta! Today, and everyday, I encourage you to celebrate and embrace the richness of Black history as our past propels us towards a brighter future.
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So excited for what's in store for our youth!😍😍 So hopeful when I see everyone together in this work! Thank you, and the team! Let's go, ATL!💪🏾👏🏽💪🏾👏🏽 #yearoftheyouth
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2023 is the Year of the Youth! APS couldn’t be more proud to be a dedicated partner with @CityofAtlanta, taking the initiative to invest in equity, enrichment and the development of our scholars and their futures. #APS5inaction #YearoftheYouth
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Atlanta, I wanted to share a few thoughts as we wait for the video out of Memphis tonight.
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11,000+ streetlights have been added or upgraded in Atlanta! Mayor joined leaders to discuss the progress of “Light up the Night” – a partnership with to improve safety & visibility in our neighborhoods. bit.ly/3kLOw6r
#MovingAtlantaForward
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Our teams remain on alert and continue to serve the community.
See our full update to the media here:
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Atlanta Police have arrested 6 people so far, some of whom were carrying explosives. These individuals meant violence and used the cover of peaceful protest to conceal their motives. Our law enforcement teams were prepared and resolved the situation swiftly.
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SUNDAY: As skyrocketing housing prices stress family budgets, we’ll talk with Atlanta Mayor about what cities can do to increase affordability & reduce the cost of living. Tune in at 10:30a E.T. cbsn.ws/3D5mkS9
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My team and APD are providing full support to our state and county partners as they secure the site in DeKalb County and investigate the incident. Our prayers of a speedy and full recovery are with this Trooper.
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BREAKING: A Georgia State Patrol trooper was shot Wednesday morning near the planned site of Atlanta’s public safety training center.
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Thank you for helping to make Atlanta a shining city upon a hill that Dr. King could be proud of.
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My administration keeps that at the forefront of our minds as we work toward a stronger, more united city. I want to thank every person who has played a part in moving Atlanta forward. While much work still lies ahead, your contributions are making the difference.
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As we honor Atlanta’s most revered native son, one of his quotes rings particularly true after my first year as mayor, “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”
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Happy MLK Day Atlanta!
I hope that you’re celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s enduring legacy with service to our city.
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Another important poll ran included asking the people who live in the area of the proposed Buckhead City and 61% opposed creating a Buckhead City! We are one city with one bright future. Let’s keep #movingatlantaforward!
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It’s been one year and 20-20 Insight went to the people of Atlanta to see what they thought. I’m grateful that 69% of city of Atlanta voters rated me as an “excellent or good” mayor so far.
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Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman represent the best of Georgia. Thank you for standing up for our nation’s democracy.
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When democracy was on the line, these fourteen heroes stepped up.
History will remember their names.
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Here’s to hundreds of more years full of brotherhood, service, and achievement in every field of human endeavor. Happy to celebrate with my chapter brothers at Lambda Delta and those that serve at the City of Atlanta.
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On this day in 1911, was founded. 112 years later, it is one of the oldest existing collegiate historically Black Greek Letter Fraternities, with over 125,000 members across 700 chapters.
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Throughout the last 365 days, we’ve seen the power of drawing circles and coming together to move Atlanta, ALL of Atlanta, to a brighter future. Let’s see what we accomplish over the next 365 days — together as we keep #movingatlantaforward.
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One year ago, I officially began #MovingAtlantaForward as the 61st Mayor of Atlanta, and what a great year it has been!
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One year ago today, became the 61st Mayor of Atlanta. From day one, Mayor Dickens has worked to ensure that our city continues to be a safe place of opportunity for everyone. Let's keep #MovingAtlantaForward, together!
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Welcome 2023! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, full of light and love. It’s time to keep #movingatlantaforward!
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Atlanta, I am wishing you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa! May Kwanzaa be full of unity, faith, and purpose as we enter into the new year.
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From my family to yours: Merry Christmas, Atlanta! May this season be full of light and love for you and yours.
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Calm, strategic, caring: New Atlanta police chief lauded for his leadership traits
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Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, & showed our youth that they matter! #movingatlantaforward
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We exceeded our goal - breaking the record by raising $2.1M for UNCF, which is the largest amount ever at any ball in any city. And another $180K for the Atlanta Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Fund, which is our largest fundraiser as well.
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The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball and the After the Mayor’s Masked Ball After Party were a success! Together, we were able to help to make a difference in the lives of our youth through my Youth Scholarship Program.
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Atlanta’s bid for the Democratic National Convention in 2024 has a surprising out-of-state champion: Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones.
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Happy Hanukkah, Atlanta! Wishing you all a wonderful 8 nights of love, laughter, and light and a happy new year!
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Atlanta youth: You are the future of our city. We stand with you.
Thank you leaders for bringing us together for a rally against gun violence. Let us continue to work together to support our young people and keep our city safe for everyone.
#StandWithMe
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Great dinner with my friend and President He is an engineer like me that leads with his head and heart. Roll call to all my Emory peeps…chime in!
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Here we grow again! We’re welcoming some new gates to Concourse T North spanning 35,000 square feet. As the world’s busiest and most effective airport () , we know the importance of scaling and can’t wait to welcome more people to, back to, and through Atlanta.
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The news release from the Postal Service said the stamp is designed to honor how Lewis lived and the legacy he left behind as a civil rights leader and notable political figure.
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Mayor visited the Georgia Building Trades Academy’s YouthBuild Program, which offers construction training to Atlantans aged 16 to 24. Mayor Dickens encouraged the young participants to continue to work hard to achieve their goals.
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Congrats, Atlanta—we’ve been ranked as the top city for creatives in the entire country! From museums to music festivals to the industries that make it all possible — Atlanta is the perfect place to foster creativity. Check out the official article:
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There’s a few new public servants in Atlanta! I’d like to congratulate Recruit Class #274, Communications Dispatcher Class #3, and the Citizens Police Academy Class #41. Thank you for helping us create #onesafecity as we continue #movingatlantaforward.
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