The DeKalb County Commission is investing in transitional housing to address the growing number of people living in extended stay hotels.
The county is using $8 million of federal funds to purchase 60 apartments at Park at 500 on Hambrick Road in Stone Mountain. DeKalb commissioners unanimously approved the funds earlier this week.
“Park 500 represents DeKalb County’s first ever county owned rapid housing initiative,” said DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochrane-Johnson. “This is not temporary assistance.”
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