Athens Homeless Coalition Gets Mixed Welcome From ACC Commission
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Homelessness is increasing around Georgia, including in Athens-Clarke County. The mayor and commission of Athens met on Tuesday to hear from the director of a newly formed coalition of service providers, sparking questions about who decides where people with mental illness are rehoused.
During a work session Tuesday afternoon, the mayor and commission heard a report from Michael Bien, the Executive Director of the Athens Homeless Coalition. The coalition, which formed last year, seeks to remove barriers for people facing homelessness and prevent families and individuals from entering homelessness.
