Dickens Elected to Second Term as Atlanta Mayor

Georgia Tech alumnus Andre Dickens has been elected to a second term as Atlanta mayor. 

Dickens was first elected mayor in 2021. Hallmarks of his first term have been establishing positive working relationships with state leadership, reducing violent crime rates, and building affordable housing. Under his leadership, the city also achieved an AAA bond rating, the highest in the city’s history. 

Dickens previously served on the Atlanta City Council, beginning in 2013. He was also the chief development officer for TechBridge, a nonprofit that brings affordable technology and business expertise to other nonprofits. He became a member of its national board of directors upon his first election as mayor. 

Dickens was a Georgia Tech staff member from 2010 to 2016, and he remains a steadfast supporter of the Institute, often returning for athletic and community events. His 2022 inauguration took place on campus at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. The Mayor's Office of Technology and Innovation works closely with Georgia Tech in a shared goal of making Atlanta a top-five tech hub.  

Dickens was named the 2025 Georgian of the Year by Georgia Trend magazine. He was a Commencement speaker during Georgia Tech’s Spring 2022 ceremonies. 

He is the second alumnus to serve as the city’s mayor, following Ivan Allen Jr., who served from 1962 to 1970. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia State University.