“They’ve been fumbled too many times:” Atlanta’s unhoused face warming center challenges

Dozens of people are seeking shelter in city-run warming centers after several nights of below freezing temperatures.

But getting people to the centers is a challenge, especially after advocates for the unhoused say trust between the unhoused and city is low following the death of Cornelius Taylor. Taylor died when an Atlanta city vehicle ran over his tent as it was clearing an encampment in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood.

Advocates for the unhoused say it has been difficult for people to trust city sponsored resources…

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