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LISTEN: After public outcry from residents and City of Atlanta leadership, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for permanent supportive housing — but the money will only last through 2026. GPB’s Amanda Andrews reports.
After public outcry from residents and City of Atlanta leadership, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for permanent supportive housing. However, the money approved will only last through this year.
Fulton County voted to approve $2.1 million for additional supportive housing projects addressing chronic homelessness.
Atlanta housing organizations are expected to open 230 new units of supportive housing this year. The original budget only included money for supportive housing units that are currently open, but not the additional units Atlanta will build this year…