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Posted inHousing Affordability

Columbia Forest tenants in Decatur fight rent increases

by Kendall Glynn September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

Tenants at The Forest at Columbia apartments avoided mass evictions in August but are now being forced out due to huge rent increases. They’re asking for relocation assistance from Dekalb County officials.

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From Sandy Springs to Mableton: New majority-Black cities are changing the Atlanta cityhood story

by Rachel Garbus March 16, 2022March 17, 2022
Posted inHousing Affordability

While state agency lags, local governments dish out rental aid fast

by Sean Keenan December 9, 2021December 9, 2021
Posted inHousing Affordability

Tax break paves way for affordable senior residences near MARTA stop

by Sean Keenan November 19, 2021November 19, 2021
Posted inHousing Affordability

Should public defenders help shield metro Atlantans from eviction?

by Sean Keenan October 19, 2021October 19, 2021
Posted inHousing Affordability

Landlords, tenants lament roadblocks in DeKalb’s rental assistance program

by Sean Keenan September 17, 2021September 17, 2021
Posted inHousing Affordability

Local, state eviction bans needed while governments disburse federal rental assistance cash, experts say

by Sean Keenan September 3, 2021September 3, 2021
A grey, low-rise hotel complex is fronted by a sign reading "Efficiency Lodge."
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Court to determine if extended-stay hotel guests should be protected by tenant rights

by Sean Keenan August 17, 2021August 17, 2021
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After cyberattack, DeKalb County reboots emergency rent relief program

by Sean Keenan June 22, 2021June 22, 2021
Posted inHousing Affordability

DeKalb County’s $21 million rental assistance program debuts on Friday

by Sean Keenan February 10, 2021July 19, 2021

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