Fulton County pulling funds from homeless housing program could mean big problems for hundreds

A $2 million funding gap could delay housing for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in Fulton County, jeopardizing developments already under construction and putting long-term housing plans on hold.

County leaders say the money is no longer available, but housing advocates and some commissioners argue the funding is essential to keep people housed and projects moving forward.

The shortfall affects the Home First Permanent Supportive Housing pipeline, a public-private partnership created in 2019 by the City of Atlanta, Fulton County and Partners for Home…

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