ATLANTA — City of Atlanta employees can look for extra money after Mayor Andre Dickens approved a $4 million investment into salaries for the upcoming year.
According to the City of Atlanta, on Wednesday, Dickens enhanced the previously approved cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all city employees in 2024, raising it from 2.5% to 3.5%.
"This is a heartfelt thank you to our employees and a recognition and reward for their dedication," Dickens said. "It is also a strategic investment in the human capital that is critical to the City’s operations."
Dickens said this is part of his administration's continued focus on prioritizing the well-being of employees who play a crucial role in making "Atlanta the best city to raise a family." Simultaneously, the administration remains committed to maintaining strong fiscal and operational stewardship of the city’s resources.
"This increase is not just about fair compensation; it's about investing in the backbone of our city—the hardworking individuals who contribute every day to the betterment of Atlanta," Mayor Dickens added.
Atlanta is currently in the process of conducting a comprehensive pay and class study, with the initial phases of implementation scheduled for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The city said that the decision to increase the COLA to 3.5% anticipates the outcomes of this study's outcomes.