Andre Dickens (born June 17, 1974) [1] is an American politician and nonprofit executive who is the 61st and current mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. [2][3] He was a member of the Atlanta City Council and defeated council president Felicia Moore in the second round of Atlanta's 2021 mayoral election.

Andre Dickens is the 61 st Mayor of Atlanta. A proud native of Atlanta and a product of Atlanta Public Schools, Mayor Dickens is focused on bringing opportunity and equity to the city that he loves.

Andre Dickens was elected as the 61st mayor of Atlanta by 64% of the voters in the runoff election on November 30, 2021. Prior to becoming the mayor, he served as an at-large City Council member for two terms.

Elected in November 2021, Mayor Andre Dickens serves as the Executive Officer of the City of Atlanta. As chief administrator and official representative, Mayor Dickens is responsible for the general management of the City and for seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced.

Andre Dickens was elected as the 61st mayor of Atlanta by 64% of the voters in the runoff election on November 30, 2021. Prior to becoming the mayor, he served as an at-large City Council member for two terms.

Feb 19, 2024 · Dickens won in a runoff race against then-City Council President Felicia Moore on Nov. 30, 2021, to become the city's 61st mayor after incumber Keisha Lance Bottoms chose not to seek another term.

Dec 30, 2024 · As Atlanta has grown rapidly, lack of affordable housing has become a critical issue. Dickens points out that he’s “been beating that drum” for over a decade, not only about the need in the city of Atlanta proper but also in the Metro and across the state.

Nov 30, 2021 · Andre Dickens is the Mayor of Atlanta in Georgia. He assumed office on January 3, 2022. His current term ends on January 5, 2026. Dickens ran for election for Mayor of Atlanta in Georgia. He won in the general runoff election on November 30, 2021. While mayoral elections in Atlanta are nonpartisan, Dickens is affiliated with the Democratic Party.

3 days ago · ATLANTA— Mayor Andre Dickens announced Adriane V. Jefferson as the new Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) beginning February 28, 2025. With nationally recognized expertise in cultural equity, arts administration, and community transformation, Jefferson is poised to bring a fresh and inclusive perspective to ...

Andre Dickens is the 61st Mayor of Atlanta. A proud native of Atlanta and a product of Atlanta Public Schools, Dickens is focused on bringing opportunity and equity to the city that he loves. Dickens was sworn in as Mayor in January 2022.