The world’s busiest airport is seeking approval for a contract to relocate homeless people who camp overnight in its domestic terminal.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is seeking Atlanta City Council approval for the $189,000, one-year contract with HOPE Atlanta, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
HOPE Atlanta has had an office in the airport’s domestic terminal for decades and used to focus on helping stranded travelers. It now focuses on helping “unsheltered people” get back on their feet, HOPE Atlanta spokeswoman Beth Haynes said.
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