Atlanta resident speaks out after mayor tells him to ‘shut up’ over transit concerns

Atlanta Democratic Mayor Andre Dickens drew criticism Thursday after telling constituent Jonathan Brimer to "shut up" when Brimer pressed the mayor on voter-approved transit and pedestrian-safety commitments. The exchange began after Dickens posted a video on his Instagram last Friday showing his visit with Nature Gurlz, an Atlanta group that encourages Black women to spend time outdoors. Brimer responded to the post by pressing the mayor on transportation priorities . "Have some fun by restorin