Atlanta Mayor spends millions to move residents of dilapidated apartments
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens recently announced the city will spend up to $9 million to move families who have been living in dilapidated apartments. Two-hundred-forty families have since been moved to other rental complexes and single-family homes inside and outside Atlanta according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The residents rent prices will be discounted with the funding from federal COVID relief dollars.
Dickens said at a press conference that he decided to visit Forest Cove last winter shortly after taking office.
The Mayor said he found broken windows, rodents and burned-out apartments.
“While it is not city-owned,” the mayor said, “I felt I had to jump in and take action.”
A long-term resident, Felicia Morris, talked about the emotional toll of living under the conditions.
“Thanks for helping us,” Morris said.
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