The Brief
- Mechanicsville residents say a homeless encampment on Cooper Street is disrupting daily life.
- Homeowner Linda Henley claims the City of Atlanta has not addressed her requests to have the tents removed from across her home.
- Partners for HOME says it is using its Atlanta Rising initiative to connect people at the encampment with permanent housing.
ATLANTA – A Mechanicsville homeowner says a homeless encampment on Cooper Street is disrupting the neighborhood and remains unaddressed by the City of Atlanta.
What they’re saying:
Linda Henley, a resident of the area for over 30 years, said she is frustrated with people living in tents across from her home. …