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Atlanta Mayor’s Statement on U.S. SCOTUS Decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson

ATLANTA—Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass v. Johnson allowing cities to criminalize people experiencing homelessness.

“Our Administration has been focused on housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness since day one. Falling on hard times is not a crime.

Since taking office we've humanely relocated hundreds of individuals from encampments throughout the city. Those folks are now working their way back to self-sufficiency. We have shown that resources are better spent on initiatives like The Melody and the Ralph David House to provide families a safe and secure place to call home—and that is exactly what our Administration will continue to do.”

Learn more about The Melody here.

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