Atlanta’s two remaining mayoral candidates sought to differentiate themselves on Tuesday, a day before early voters begin casting ballots in the election to lead Georgia’s largest city.
City Council President Felicia Moore and Council Member Andre Dickens are vying in a Nov. 30 runoff after Moore led the first round of voting on Nov. 2 with 41% while Dickens finished second with 23%. With incumbent Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms not seeking another term and former Mayor Kasim Reed finishing third on Nov. 2, the city will be getting a new leader.
Confronting rising crime has been a major focus throughout the race. Like many cities across the country, Atlanta has experienced a spike in killings, with several high-profile homicides that have generated widespread attention. Other top concerns include housing prices and attempts by the wealthy Buckhead neighborhood to break away and form its own city.
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