Public safety and housing concerns highlighted Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' State of the City address Tuesday night. The mayor touted a 26 percent drop in homicides over the last two years. 11Alive found that according to Atlanta Police data,

Mayor Andre Dickens declared that Atlanta is thriving, highlighting economic growth, public safety improvements, and major infrastructure investments.

Dickens took credit for reducing homelessness and crime, while also emphasizing progress in increasing affordable housing and improving downtown areas. “The state of our city is strong,” he declared,