By Wilborn P. Nobles III, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The city of Atlanta is hiring its first-ever senior technology advisor, the mayor’s office announced Thursday.
Mayor Andre Dickens is appointing the job to Donald Beamer Jr., effective early next year. Beamer will help with shaping the mayor’s policy as Atlanta continues to attract tech innovators aspiring to either start businesses or further expand their established companies, city officials said.
“Donnie will be the city’s ambassador to the thriving tech industry and ensure that equity is at the heart of every conversation,” Dickens said in a statement.