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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seal

Sept 21, 2026

UPDATE: HUD's Homelessness Funding Changes Are Moving Forward Again

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for HUD to move forward with major changes to how more than $4 billion in federal homelessness funding will be awarded this year. Here's what changed and why it matters.

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Illustration of a house with a red eviction notice sign hanging from the roof

Sept 17, 2026

Metro Atlanta's Eviction Filings Exceed the National Average

Metro Atlanta's eviction filing rate is more than three times the national average.

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The Georgia Head Start Association logo

August 8, 2026

Proposed Head Start Changes Could Threaten Childcare Access for Georgia Families

Head Start could look very different under a new federal proposal affecting more than 20,000 children across Georgia.

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Seal of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

June 17, 2026

New Federal Funding Could Expand Mental Health, Addiction, and Homeless Services Across Georgia

Here's what the announcement means for Georgia organizations and the people they serve.

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Partners for HOME logo

June 2, 2026

2026 Atlanta Point-in-Time Count

Atlanta's latest homelessness count is in. Here's what the numbers show.

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seal

April 4, 2026

UPDATE: HUD Funding Changes Blocked by the Courts

A federal court has stopped HUD from making major changes that could have put permanent housing for thousands of people at risk.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs legislation at a table surrounded by state officials

March 5, 2026

UPDATE: Georgia Commits $50 Million to Address Homelessness

Georgia is putting $50 million toward homelessness, but communities need to come with a plan to retrieve the funds.

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The Georgia House of Representatives chamber inside the state capitol

February 27, 2026

Georgia Lawmakers Focus on Prevention

What if Georgia helped families before an eviction became homelessness? Georgia lawmakers are considering a different approach to homelessness.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speaking at a podium in front of an American flag

January 19, 2026

Georgia Proposes $50 Million to Address Homelessness Statewide

A $50 million proposal could change how Georgia responds to homelessness.

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