The Library

New

One story, all the way down.

Atlanta Mayor Dickens agrees to sell city detention center to Fulton County

Mayor Andre Dickens accepted the commission’s latest offer Tuesday, even though it doesn’t include funding for a future hospital on Atlanta’s Southside.

Sources (1)· Sep 9, 12:52 AM

atlanta detention center sale Andre Dickens Build Justice

Read it

Every telling

their own versions

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution· Sep 9, 12:52 AMAtlanta Mayor Dickens agrees to sell city detention center to Fulton County

More like this

similar stories in the archive

Atlanta mayor reduces asking price for city jail, but there’s a catchMayor Andre Dickens is offering to sell the city jail to the county for around $68 million, but he also wants $200 million for a new hospital on Atlanta's Southside.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →

Build

Justice Andre Dickens atlanta jail sale negotiations

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ legacy project hinges on school boardThe Atlanta Board of Education will cast the deciding vote on Mayor Dickens’ idea to extend taxing districts, sacrificing revenue for revitalization. They are in no hurry.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →

Build

Economy Andre Dickens atlanta tad extension vote

Atlanta Democratic mayor Andre Dickens tells constituent to 'shut up' in bizarre social media spatAtlanta’s Democratic mayor Andre Dickens has sparked outrage after he told a constituent to “shut up” in a bizarre response to being urged to implement his policies.

New York Post2mo agoSources (2)Whole story →

Government

Build Andre Dickens atlanta mayor constituent spat

Atlanta mayor has message for DNC after city dropped from short listMayor Andre Dickens says the DNC is 'abandoning the South' after excluding Atlanta from its 2028 convention list.

Augusta Chronicle2mo agoWhole story →

Government Andre Dickens dnc convention host selection

Defense lawyers, prosecutors ask Dickens to hold detainees in Atlanta jailFederal prosecutors and defense attorneys are asking Atlanta's mayor to allow federal pretrial detainees to fill vacancies in the city's detention center.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →

Security

Justice atlanta jail vacancy request

Mayor Andre Dickens Fires Back After ‘Earn Your Leisure’ Host Says City Doesn't Support Black-Owned Businesses, and He Put Money Where His Mouth IsAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is pushing back against criticism from the hosts of the popular business podcast “Earn Your Leisure,” using a public event to

Atlanta Black Star2mo agoWhole story →

Economy Andre Dickens atlanta business support controversy

Amid growing scrutiny, Atlanta police look to root out Flock misuseMayor Andre Dickens orders ‘comprehensive review’ of city’s Flock surveillance system, policies.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →

Justice Andre Dickens flock surveillance audit

2028 Olympics torch relay to start in Atlanta, travel to all statesAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the city will be proud to welcome the Olympic flame back, 32 years after hosting the centennial Summer Games.

NBC10 Boston8d agoWhole story →

Andre Dickens