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From motel rooms to real homes: Addressing Atlanta’s homelessness crisis

As many Saporta Report readers will remember, last May, an extended-stay Economy Motel in Roswell, Georgia, was shut down after serious concerns were raised about uninhabitable living conditions, including mold and pests, drug use, and sex trafficking. Before its closure, this hotel was on the Fulton County Schools bus route, picking up dozens of children […]

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The 2Gen Approach: How Philanthropy and State Government Can Invest Together in Georgia’s Youngest Children and a Stronger Economy

By Liz Blake Families are the heartbeat of  Georgia, critical to the flourishing and economic health of our state. Despite their unique characteristics, I’ve come to believe there is one truth that resonates with all families: Parents cannot thrive if their children are in crisis and a child cannot succeed if his or her parents […]

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