In a unanimous decision that highlights the ongoing struggle against housing instability, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners endorsed a $21 million strategy designed to keep residents in their homes amidst a housing affordability crisis. Spearheaded by CEO Michael Thurmond, the move arrives as a response to the dire circumstances propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This multimillion-dollar investment will prevent and protect families from evictions from their rental homes and apartments,” Thurmond emphasized in a statement, reflecting the urgent need to bolster the safety net for many individuals teetering on the edge of homelessness, according to DeKalb County’s news release.