DeKalb County approves ordinance banning camping in public areas

Housing & Homelessness · Atlanta · Mon Nov 9, 5:32 PM Eastern

DeKalb County's Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 on Oct. 27 to approve an ordinance banning camping and certain related activities in public areas. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said the county will address homelessness.

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FOX 5 AtlantaDeKalb CEO says homelessness alone is not grounds for arrest Nov 9, 2:24 PM
Atlanta News First (CBS)DeKalb County CEO outlines intentions for urban camping ordinance and enforcement Nov 9, 5:32 PM

In this story: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, DeKalb County Board of Commissioners

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