Mayor Dickens addresses Atlanta's plan to reduce crime over the summer

Mayor-elect Andre Dickens of Atlanta speaks with reporters after attending meetings at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

 Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants residents to know that the city remains vigilant in its efforts to put a cap on the rise in violent crime, especially acts involving guns.

Last weekend, a rash of shootings in the metro area once again sparked concern.

As many as eight people were wounded in a drive-by shooting at a Shell Station on Northside drive early Sunday Morning, according to Atlanta Police.