Mayor Dickens Appoints New Executive Director of Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs
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 Atlanta’s cultural landscape. Her visionary leadership will foster […]
Atlanta, Office of the Inspector General Violated State Law At Least 50 Times
The City of Atlanta issued the following statement. Today, in response to employee concerns and a taskforce comprised of legal experts, the City Council took the first step to strengthening ethics in City government by voting unanimously to advance legislation that establishes clear protocols for the Office of Inspector General. A review conducted by the […]
City of Atlanta, Statement on Federal Funding Freeze
Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement. “Like cities and municipalities across the nation, the City of Atlanta received no warning from the Trump Administration on the freezing of federal funds. These actions adversely affect not only the City’s funding for affordable housing, assistance for our unsheltered residents, economic development projects, salaries and investments in […]