Mayor-elect announces inauguration schedule

Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens has announced his committee and schedule of events for the weekend leading up to his inauguration as the city’s 61st mayor.

Dickens is hosting his swearing-in ceremony at his alma mater, Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium, on Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. following a series of events throughout the weekend, he announced on Thursday.

The first event of his inauguration weekend is a community service day.

Volunteers will convene at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center to assemble personal hygiene kits from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1.

Volunteers will also participate in a neighborhood pocket park cleanup project from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nancy Creek Park, at 4012 Peachtree Dunwoody Road.

The activities will include raking, pruning and litter removal.

Meanwhile, community whiffle ball games and outreach activities will occur from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Piedmont Park’s Active Oval.

Saturday’s events will end with a citizens reception and inaugural community block party at Pullman Yards from 5 to 7 p.m.

On Sunday, Jan. 2, there will be a virtual interfaith prayer service beginning at 4 p.m.

The ceremony will be streamed at Movingatlforward.com.

Finally, Dickens’ official swearing-in ceremony will occur Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Anyone interested in attending the events can find more details and register at Movingatlforward. com.

Attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test within the last 24 hours for all inaugural events.

Where possible, rapid tests will be provided on site, and mask will be mandatory at all events.

Dickens also announced his inauguration committee.