Atlanta, Beltline and Dickens

Officials, mayor announce new section of Atlanta Beltline open to public
The City of Atlanta is more connected today than before thanks to a new section of the Atlanta Beltline opening in the city’s upper westside.
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 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 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 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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Why the Atlanta City Council is increasing salaries for mayor, council members in 2026
Atlanta City Council members say recent pay raises will help attract talented candidates for public service positions that demand constant engagement.
Mayor Andre Dickens launches re-election campaign, highlights first-term achievements
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is expected to announce his re-election bid today. He will hold a news conference this morning and a campaign rally tonight. ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is ...
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Does Atlanta mayor have the power to appoint an interim city watchdog?
The mayor’s fast inspector general hire – overriding OIG board’s role – raises questions about the watchdog agency’s ...
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Is Atlanta mayor's new Interim Inspector General appointment legal?
ATLANTA - Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Judge LaDawn Blackett as interim Inspector General on Friday. Blackett has nearly 20 years of legal and government affairs experience and currently serves as a ...
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 plans for how the MARTA streetcar service would access the Beltline.
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‘Stop Cop City’ protesters rally outside Atlanta mayor’s campaign event
Stop Cop City” protesters rallied in front of Mayor Andre Dickens' campaign event to be reelected as mayor of Atlanta on ...