ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has named new leadership for the city’s Department of Public Works (DPW).

Dickens on Monday announced that Cyril Turner will serve as the next commissioner of the department and Eugene McKinnie will serve as the deputy commissioner.

Turner and McKinnie will start work on Thursday, Aug. 14.

DPW is responsible for collecting solid waste and recycled materials, and for overseeing the city’s fleet of around 5,800 motorized vehicles. It also manages the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission and initiatives like Operation Clean Sweep .

“In their roles, Commissioner Turner and Deputy Commissioner McKinnie will continue to execute the Mayor’s vision for a cleaner and more sustainable city, as well as initiatives to combat crim

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