Mayor Dickens touts drop in crime, construction of training center Work in the next year to focus on affordable housing, aging water pipes Dickens' sights set on reelection, currently running unopposed ATLANTA - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered a passionate State of the City address Tuesday evening,

ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his State of the City address on Tuesday. He highlighted a number of accomplishments and talked about his commitment to an efficient and ethical government. The mayor also praised his staff, police, firefighters, and the community for keeping Atlanta strong.