Partners for HOME houses hundreds through Downtown Rising initiative
Partners for HOME wanted to house 400 people living on the streets of Downtown Atlanta as the city gets ready to host the World Cup. They're already surpassed that number.
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Partners for HOME wanted to house 400 people living on the streets of Downtown Atlanta as the city gets ready to host the World Cup. They're already surpassed that number.
After the city of Atlanta closed a homeless encampment near Grady Hospital in early March, Atlanta's deputy chief housing officer shared new insight into the city's efforts to address homelessness.
On Friday, the City of Atlanta began removing a homeless encampment near Grady Memorial Hospital. The City posted signs that said the closure would take place from March 6 through March 7.
Some people living in the northwest Atlanta area say they support helping those in need, but that they are worried about what a facility that could serve hundreds of people a night could mean for their neighborhood.
Open Hand Atlanta's program teaches aspiring chefs and culinary professionals everything from new skills to restaurant management.
The family of Cornelius Taylor, who died after a bulldozer crushed his tent, has filed a second lawsuit against the nonprofits involved in clearing the encampment.
The Fulton County Department of Community Development is calling for more volunteers to help count people experiencing homelessness later this month.
A Georgia State University study reveals that more than 2,004 households — including at least 1,635 children — are currently residing in hotels across DeKalb County, as housing costs exceed wages and availability.
At 49, after a painful divorce, losing her job of 15 years, and surviving domestic violence, Etoyi Ford found herself without a home and without hope.
Gregory Ellis had no job and nowhere to stay until Clifton Sanctuary Ministries came into his life. Now he volunteers at the place that he credits for getting him off the street.
Lost-n-Found Youth thrift store and nonprofit helps LGBTQ young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who don't have a home.
Hope Thru Soap started after its founder learned that one of the biggest needs for those experiencing homelessness was access to a hot shower.
A group of formerly incarcerated Atlantans are working to support people who are unhoused in any way they can.
Atlanta's Dirty Luxury spotlights homeless musicians, turning their struggles into viral music and inspiring stories.
Investigators say suspects were first stopped in traffic before evidence linked them to a break-in and additional stolen items found in Carroll County.
After more than four decades in public service, Sonny Perdue announced that he will retire from his position as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
The Georgia Supreme Court says that it will hear oral arguments next week in connection with a class action lawsuit dealing with the massive 2024 BioLab warehouse fire in Conyers.
When fall comes around, students at Georgia's 25 public colleges and universities will see a rise in their tuition.
The U.S. Secret Service determined there were no credible threats to Tuesday's Turning Point USA rally at the University of Georgia, even as a planned co-appearance by Erika Kirk was canceled over unspecified security concerns.