US EditionMayor Andre Dickens sworn in for 2nd term as Atlanta mayor
Andre Dickens begins his second term focusing on investing in neighborhoods and residents, following a weekend of 61 volunteer projects citywide, officials said.
- On Jan. 5, 2026, Andre Dickens was sworn in for a second four-year term as Atlanta mayor at the Georgia State University Convocation Center, with an estimated crowd of 5,000 and his daughter by his side.
- The celebration began over the weekend with service and faith-based events leading to the inauguration, including a Saturday Day of Service that launched 61 volunteer projects citywide with four led by the Inaugural Team.
- Mayor Andre Dickens highlighted his administration's achievements, including opening 500 rapid rehousing units and over 13,000 affordable housing units, during his second term start.
- City Council members—including three newcomers—and municipal court judges were sworn in alongside Andre Dickens, Mayor, who framed neighborhood investment and public safety as priorities and urged, `Let's get to work, Atlanta.`
- Seniors and neighborhood leaders described regular visits and direct engagement as a hallmark of Dickens' approach, with visits every three to four months at Adamsville Recreation Center; Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet pledged to restore town halls and address accessibility concerns.
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In Photos: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ Second Inaugural
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and new Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet were sworn into office Monday afternoon at the Georgia State University Convocation Center. Joining Dickens and Overstreet were a new city council and ten municipal judges. Dickens won re-election on November 4th while carrying 85% of the vote. Below are the images from the ceremony.
‘Atlanta Must Work for Everyone’: Atlanta Leadership Swears In
The Georgia State University Convocation Center was packed with supporters during the inauguration ceremonies for City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens (above), Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet, and municipal judges. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice As the City of Atlanta navigated a morning fog advisory, the city’s leadership, the Mayor, City Council, and Municipal Court judges, prepared to be inaugurated into offic…
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