In the 1936 film “My Man Godfrey,” a homeless man is described as “a forgotten man.” The film opens at a city dump, where wealthy socialites on a scavenger hunt are tasked with finding one as a way to win a game. Actress Carole Lombard’s character explains that a scavenger hunt differs from a treasure […]
Tag: Homelessness in Atlanta
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24-hour live podcast shines light on Georgia Appleseed’s fight for children
Just before noon last Friday, I hit record on my podcast mixer and kicked off a 24-hour live broadcast of Let’s Start Healing, with guests joining me for nearly the entire journey. I’ve always been drawn to endurance challenges, but this one carried a deeper purpose. I chose to hold the podcast marathon on Sept. […]
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Housing advocates call for reducing barriers to affordable housing
Rising construction costs, restrictive local policies, and regulatory hurdles are widening Georgia’s housing affordability gap, according to housing advocates and builders, and policymakers. During a recent meeting of the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition, Shawn Stafford, president of Stafford Builders & Consultants, said theft and vandalism at construction sites are driving up costs. Stolen materials, from […]
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Week of homelessness on Atlanta streets gives pastor new insight
Last May, Pastor Mayo Sowell of LIIV Atlanta church left his home, phone, and wallet behind to live for a week on the streets of Atlanta. He carried only a GoPro camera, a Bible, a journal, the clothes on his back, and a determination to better understand life for the city’s unhoused residents. The father […]
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Funeral arrangements announced for man killed during encampment demolition
A celebration of life for the man who died during an encampment cleanup on Jan. 16 will be held near the location where he passed away. On Feb. 3, the family and friends of Cornelius Taylor will say their final goodbyes at his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 11 a.m. The church is a […]
