The Brief
- DeKalb County commissioners tabled a vote on a proposed ordinance that would ban urban camping on public property across the county.
- Supporters argue the ban is necessary for public safety. Critics and warn it could criminalize homelessness.
- The measure will go to the Public Safety Committee on Tuesday before a potential full board vote on Oct. 13.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – DeKalb County leaders have delayed a vote on a proposal to ban urban camping on public property throughout the county.
DeKalb County considers urban camping ban
What we know:
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners tabled a vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would ban urban camping on public property.
Commissioner Nicole Massiah sponsors the measure. The proposal would make it illegal to camp in a manner that obstructs public property or interferes with entering and exiting public spaces, such as sidewalks.…