Ohio church sues city after pastor charged with violations for housing homeless people
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
Point In Time Count 2024 begins in Fulton County: An annual snapshot of homelessness
The Point In Time Count 2024 in Fulton County is starting on Tuesday. It’s an annual snapshot of homelessness.
Airbnb host accused of defrauding guests during stay at Newnan home
A Newnan woman has been arrested and charged after police investigated claims she was defrauding customers who stayed at her Airbnb this past year.
Lawmakers consider limiting property taxes as Georgia home values rise
With a rising home values sparking higher property taxes for many Georgia homeowners, state lawmakers are looking to provide some relief this year.
2023 home sales fell to lowest level in nearly 30 years, new report reveals
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades.
Midtown Atlanta fire station to offer apartments for rent above it
How would you like to live above a fire station? That could soon be possible.
Gwinnett County police warning property owners after report of ‘unusual’ real estate scam
Gwinnett County police are urging residents to be on high alert as the department investigates an ‘unusual’ type of real estate fraud.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
Forest Cove apartments could be demolished before April, report says
After years of dealing with the troubled south Atlanta apartments, officials say the complex's dilapidated buildings will come down in the next few months.
'This is a good moment’: Stranger gives new roof to needy single Marietta mom
For Amy Koonce, the sound of a nail gun attaching new shingles to her roof is progress.
Fulton County gears up for 2024 homelessness snapshot with annual Point In Time Count
Fulton County is gearing up for the 2024 Point In Time Count, which provides a “snapshot” of homelessness in all Fulton County cities outside of Atlanta.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Lower mortgages rates lure buyers, but sellers still scarce
You might think that a big drop in home sales might result in lower housing prices. But you’d be wrong!
Concerned Black Clergy sleeps outside, raising awareness for homelessness, affordable housing
Members of the Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. braved the elements outside various churches Saturday night with hopes that it would bring awareness to a growing homeless crisis.
Concerned Black Clergy to host 'Night to Sleep Out' in solidarity with Atlanta homeless
A heartbreaking crisis continues to grow in Atlanta. The city has recognized more families who are unhoused, sleeping in cars, tents and under expressways.
Gwinnett zoning officials force group pushing for massive Hamilton Mill apartment development to start over
Tuesday’s Gwinnett County planning and zoning meeting came with a minor setback for the developers behind the proposal to build a massive apartment complex in Hamilton Mill.
Calls for action as unhouse population increases at Atlanta's airport
Council member Michael Julian Bond added his voice to the issue, calling on the airport’s general manager to take action now.
Atlanta threatens citations for woman who found home was demolished during vacation
The Atlanta woman who came home from vacation to find an older home on her property demolished without her permission is facing new troubles.
Habitat for Humanity remembers Rosalynn Carter for decades of volunteer service
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is being remembered for her tireless work with numerous organizations, including Habitat for Humanity. Over the years, she and her former President Jimmy Carter helped build homes around the world.
T.I., Atlanta mayor cut ribbon on new affordable housing complex
Atlanta rapper T.I., Mayor Andre Dickens, and a variety of other groups unveiled 140 units at the Intrada Building on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.