Mayor unveils $3 million investment for healthy food access across Atlanta
Mayor Andre Dickens today announced that Atlanta is one of 16 public-private partnerships selected across the country to receive funds from America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI). This nearly $3 million investment, administered by Reinvestment Fund on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, marks a significant step forward in advancing equitable […]
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Atlanta mayor appoints Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker as interim city attorney
Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker (Courtesy City of Atlanta) Mayor Andre Dickens has appointed Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker as interim city attorney following Nina Hickson’s retirement on May 8. An Atlanta native, Perkins-Hooker has practiced law for more than 39 years and currently serves as the administrative partner for Johnson & Freeman, LLC. “Patrise Perkins-Hooker is recognized as […]
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Mayor Dickens, Georgia Speaker Burns praise partnerships in driving down Buckhead crime stats
Mayor Andre Dickens received a standing ovation after his speech at the Buckhead Coalition’s annual luncheon on Jan. 25. (Dyana Bagby) Collaboration between the city of Atlanta and the Georgia General Assembly played a key role in driving down crime rates across the city and especially in Buckhead during 2023, according to Mayor Andre Dickens […]
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sends another letter about closure of downtown hospital
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has sent a follow-up letter to Wellstar CEO Candice Saunders regarding the closure of Atlanta Medical Center in downtown Atlanta. The letter says: “As Mayor of Atlanta, I will leave no stone unturned as I explore every option to safeguard access to vital healthcare services for members […]
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