The Brief
- DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said the county will work to address homelessness while protecting residents’ dignity.
- County officials held a news conference to discuss housing investments, available resources and the relationship between state law and a local urban camping ordinance.
- Cochran-Johnson said the county has a responsibility to maintain safe public spaces and help people facing homelessness.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – DeKalb County officials outlined their approach to homelessness during a news conference Monday, with CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson saying the county must balance public safety with support for people without housing.
What they’re saying:
“We will leave no resident behind,” Cochran-Johnson said. She also said that losing a home does not mean a person loses their dignity and that homelessness alone is not grounds for arrest in DeKalb County.…