ATLANTA — George Willis walked around his new home at Winnwood in Midtown Atlanta. He’s been living at the apartments for around six months, but it wasn’t long ago that he didn’t have a home.
He was living spur of the moment in the streets, which he said paled in comparison to spending time with his family and getting his life back on track.
“I decided to get my life together when I met my child,” Willis said. “I have a daughter and a grandbaby. I met them about five years ago and hadn’t seen them in 30 years. I guarantee you anyone who gets a place and is able to sit down for a month and get their thoughts back together, I don’t believe too many people would go back to the streets if they’re sincere about what they’re doing.”…