Andre Dickens being sworn in as Mayor of Atlanta

Andre Dickens is Atlanta's new mayor
Andre Dickens Photo credit Andre Dickens Campaign

Andre Dickens is being sworn in today as Atlanta's next mayor. Dickens will be sworn in at his alma mater Georgia Tech, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Attendees are required to mask up as Georgia sees a significant increase in Covid-19 cases.

The Inauguration is being held at Dickens' alma mater Georgia Tech
Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens poses for photos prior to his swearing-in ceremony. Photo credit Sam Crenshaw/Audacy Atlanta

The ceremony can be viewed live below.

Several local and national leaders are in attendance including U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, outgoing mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin.

Bottoms announced months before the November 2021 election that she would not be running.
Outgoing mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms enters Bobby Dodd Stadium for Monday's Inauguration of her replacement, Andre Dickens. Photo credit Sam Crenshaw/Audacy Atlanta

Doug Shipman is also being sworn in as Atlanta City Council President, along with members of council.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Andre Dickens Campaign