Mayor Dickens explains his support for the Atlanta training center

From left to right: Rose Scott talks with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about what’s next for the future of the controversial police and fire training facility. ( Photo credit: Tiffany Griffith/ WABE)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says Atlanta does not currently have a central location for police officers and firefighters to train.

Dickens voted in favor of the $90 million Atlanta public safety training center in 2020 while serving on the Atlanta City Council.

On Friday’s edition of the “Closer Look,” Dickens stood by his stance that 69% of Atlantans support building the site amid growing controversy and protests.