Atlanta voters have affirmed their support for Mayor Andre Dickens, electing him to a second term and signaling a shared belief in the progress made — and the work still ahead.
“Atlanta, we are four for four in the 404,” Dickens told supporters on election night. “I am so proud and humbled to serve the greatest city in the world — and we are just getting started.”
A Safer City — With Measurable Results
Over the past four years, Atlanta has seen meaningful reductions in violent crime due to collaborative policing, neighborhood-based prevention, and youth intervention strategies.
- Homicides down 44% since 2022
- Shootings down more than 30%
- Over 13,000 illegal guns removed from city streets
- Auto thefts down 35% year-to-date through November 1
“Success looks like a 44% drop in homicides,” said Mayor Dickens. “These numbers mean lives saved, families kept whole, and neighborhoods strengthened.”
The City also improved emergency response through modernization of E-911, ATL311, and continued investments in APD, AFRD, and youth diversion programs.
Housing That Supports Atlanta’s People
Mayor Dickens reiterated that a second term will double down on housing affordability so families and seniors can stay rooted in the communities they helped build.
Affordable housing progress includes:
- Renovations and affordable expansions at Cypress 595, Legacy at East Lake, and the Bowen Homes redevelopment
- Support for legacy residents through the Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund
- Rapid housing communities offering permanent, supportive homes for formerly unhoused residents, including projects like Winnwood, Mechanicsville, and Cooper Street
“Success looks like 12,000 affordable homes and $60 million invested in those experiencing homelessness,” Dickens said. “And we’re going to keep going — because housing is dignity.”
Neighborhood Reinvestment & Small Business Growth
Strong neighborhoods remain central to the Mayor’s vision. In his next term, the focus will be parks, corridors, and everyday quality of life in all 12 NPUs.
Recent wins include:
- $925,000 in Invest Atlanta funding for neighborhood small business upgrades ahead of FIFA 2026
- Small Business Improvement Grants (SBIGs) supporting storefront refreshes and district revitalization
- Opening Azalea Fresh Market, Atlanta’s first municipal grocery store, and expanding food access with partners like Goodr Community Market
“When our small businesses thrive, our neighborhoods thrive,” Dickens said. “This is how we build a city where everyone belongs.”
Building a City for the Future
Infrastructure investments are shaping a more connected, resilient Atlanta:
- Safer, walkable corridors along Cascade Road and DeKalb Avenue
- Expanded access to trails across the BeltLine Westside Trail network
- Continued modernization at Hartsfield-Jackson, including the expansion of Concourse D
- 40,000 LED streetlights installed to brighten and secure neighborhoods
“Our goal is simple,” Dickens said. “To make Atlanta the best place in the nation to raise a child.”
Looking Ahead — The Work Continues
Mayor Dickens closed with a clear message of momentum:
“I hope you don’t think I’m going to slow down in my second term. We work from can’t-see morning to can’t-see night — because I love this city, and this city loves me back. Atlanta, are you ready to keep up the fight? Let’s go.”
Atlanta — safer, stronger, and building forward together.
