Standing inside State Farm Arena, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens couldn’t help but note that it was the same spot where tens of thousands of voters cast ballots in 2020 as a Democratic presidential candidate won Georgia for the first time in nearly 30 years.
“Something about this place is very special, and it needs to be honored and rewarded with the DNC convention in 2024 so that lightning can strike in a bottle twice,” said Dickens.
Atlanta is among four finalist cities vying to host the Democratic National Convention in 2024. Members of the selection committee wrap up their site visits with a stop in Atlanta Thursday and Friday.
Dickens says the economic impact of hosting the convention could be substantial.
“This could have a huge economic impact for not just that week and the days around that week, but then for years to come, as Atlanta continues to be on the national stage, the benefit can have a long-lasting timeline,” said Dickens.
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