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id: e414fc193e
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:24 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:32 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# DeKalb County approves ordinance banning camping in public areas

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.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/atlanta/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Lorraine Cochran-Johnson](/atlanta/wiki/lorraine-cochran-johnson.md), [DeKalb County Board of Commissioners](/atlanta/wiki/dekalb-county-board-of-commissioners.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 5 Atlanta](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/dekalb-ceo-says-homelessness-alone-is-not-grounds-arrest), 2026-11-09 14:24 EST: DeKalb CEO says homelessness alone is not grounds for arrest
- [Atlanta News First (CBS)](https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/11/09/dekalb-county-ceo-outlines-intentions-urban-camping-ordinance-enforcement/), 2026-11-09 17:32 EST: DeKalb County CEO outlines intentions for urban camping ordinance and enforcement

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