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APD officer hospitalized after accidental shooting at Atlanta Public Safety Anne...
An Atlanta police officer is recovering in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while submitting a firearm into evidence at the...
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Dickens Administration Announces Major Investments in Atlanta's Infrastructure
The Dickens Administration has announced significant investments in Atlanta's infrastructure, including a $13.8 million upgrade for the Chattahoochee ...
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Statement on Passing of Georgia Aquarium CEO Brian Davis
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens released a statement honoring the late Brian Davis, CEO of the Georgia Aquarium, who passed away. Dickens described Davis ...
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City of Atlanta to Open Cooling Center to Help Residents Combat Heat
The City of Atlanta is opening a cooling center at Selena Butler Park and Recreation Center to assist residents in coping with rising temperatures. Th...
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City of Atlanta Publishes Findings of Independent Audit of More MARTA Program
The City of Atlanta has published the findings of an independent audit of the More MARTA program, which was initiated in 2016 to expand the city's tra...
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Statement on APD Investigator Shot in Henry County
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens released a statement expressing concern and support for an Atlanta Police Department investigator who was shot in the arm ...
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Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta City Council Propose $60 Million in Funding to Addr...
Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta City Council have proposed a historic $60 million funding initiative to combat homelessness in Atlanta. This inves...
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Statement on School Shooting in Winder, Georgia
Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta expressed condolences following a school shooting in Winder, Georgia, emphasizing support for affected students, staff,...
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Mayor Andre Dickens Hosts 2024 Mayor’s Golf Cup
Mayor Andre Dickens will host the 2024 Mayor's Golf Cup on September 4, 2024, at Chastain Park Golf Course to support the Mayor's Youth Scholarship Pr...
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RM Clayton Water Reclamation Center Improvements Lead to Meeting All EPD Wastewa...
The City of Atlanta's RM Clayton Water Reclamation Center has successfully met all wastewater discharge standards set by the Georgia Environmental Pro...
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The Benefits of Government Free Testing Kits: Ensuring Public Health and Safety
Government free testing kits have become a critical tool in combating the COVID-19 pandemic by enhancing accessibility, enabling early detection, and ...
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The Benefits of Government Free Testing Kits: Ensuring Public Health and Safety
Government free testing kits play a crucial role in combating the spread of COVID-19 by enhancing accessibility, enabling early detection of cases, an...
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Health experts encourage vaccines going into fall
Health experts are urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu as a new survey reveals that less than half of the population plans...
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911 calls during Apalachee High School shooting released
The article discusses the tragic shooting incident at Apalachee High School, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including two teachers and t...
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Fitch Upgrades City of Atlanta’s IDR (Credit Rating) to “AAA”
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the City of Atlanta's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from AA+ to AAA, marking the highest credit rating in the city's history....
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Mayor Andre Dickens Calls for Gun Control Reform Amid Rising Violence
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addressed the ongoing issue of gun violence in America following a tragic incident in Winder, Georgia, which resulted in m...
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Unsold Inventory Sparks Steep Discounts on Jeep Wranglers
Jeep dealerships nationwide are experiencing a surplus of unsold Jeep Wranglers, resulting in significant discounts for potential buyers. Factors cont...
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Statement on Passing of Walt Ehmer
Mayor Andre Dickens expressed his condolences on the passing of Walt Ehmer, the CEO of Waffle House and a Georgia Tech alumnus. He highlighted Ehmer's...
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Unsold Inventory Sparks Steep Discounts on Jeep Wranglers (See Prices!)
Jeep dealerships nationwide are experiencing a surplus of unsold Jeep Wranglers, leading to significant discounts for potential buyers. This unexpecte...
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Mayor Dickens Appoints LaChandra Burks as Atlanta's Permanent COO
Mayor Andre Dickens has appointed LaChandra Butler Burks as the permanent Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta after her role as interim CO...