Judge LaDawn Blackett appointed as interim inspector general by Mayor Dickens
Just days after Shannon Manigault resigned, a new head of the Atlanta Inspector General's Office has been named.
Atlanta Mayor Dickens appoints interim inspector general
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appointed an interim inspector general on Friday — a government watchdog position that’s intended to be independent from political influence.
These are the key takeaways from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' State of the City address
Dickens highlighted Atlanta’s progress in crime reduction, housing, and food security while unveiling new plans to revitalize downtown and boost development.
LaDawn Blackett appointed as interim inspector genera
Mayor Andre Dickens has appointed Judge LaDawn "LBJ" Blackett as the interim inspector general for the Office of the Inspector General.
Mayor Dickens gives final ‘State of the City’ address ahead of reelection bid
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ reelection bid was on full display Tuesday evening as he used the annual State of the City address to pitch voters on why they should keep him in office until 2030. Instead of the usual morning event,
WATCH LIVE: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivers state of the city address
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will deliver his annual State of the City address on Tuesday evening, where he's expected to lay out his priorities for 2025. Dickens will be speaking at the Woodruff Arts Center at 6 p.
City of Atlanta appoints interim inspector general to fill vacant position
LaDawn Blackett, an intellectual property and criminal defense lawyer, has been appointed as the interim inspector general for the City of Atlanta following the resignation of Shannon Manigault. She will begin work on Monday,
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Radio silence: Atlanta Mayor Dickens has no contact with White House
More than a month into the second Trump administration, Dickens has had no contact with the president or his staff.
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Mayor Dickens touts past four years to justify four more
Mayor Andre Dickens' final State of the City speech of his first term in office was an audition for a second, four-year stint ...
Officials determine cause of Atlanta apartment fire that killed 3 children
Atlanta fire officials say electrical issues caused an apartment fire that led to the deaths of three small children last ...
Dickens Champions ‘Cop City,’ Crime Drop, and Housing Gains
The anticipated spring opening of the facility commonly referred to as “Cop City” was one of the highlights of Mayor Andre ...
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State of Atlanta: Mayor Dickens celebrates Atlanta's economic boom, public safety successes
Mayor Andre Dickens declared that Atlanta is thriving, highlighting economic growth, public safety improvements, and major ...
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Investigators determine cause of Atlanta apartment fire that killed 3 young children
All three children were rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital for smoke inhalation, but did not survive their injuries.
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BeltLine rail advocates and opponents left waiting for answers following Mayor Dickens’ address
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered the 2025 State of the City Address on Tuesday night. During his address, Dickens ...
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New general manager named for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Ricky Smith was named the new general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta Mayor Andre ...