Mayor Dickens slams DNC for 'abandoning the South' ahead of 2028 convention

Mayor publicly criticizes DNC for not choosing Atlanta as host city, framing it as abandonment of Black voters and the South. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear adds national voice, saying Democrats can't take Black voters or the South for granted, and supports Stacey Abrams' role. Challenges Atlanta's status as top-tier host city. Affects political clout and potential convention revenue.