Metro Atlanta housing and household affordability crisis prompts city action

Eviction filings are estimated near 24% across metro Atlanta, with Black renters disproportionately affected, while Atlanta’s $500 no-fee microloan pilot offers limited assistance. A city audit found more than $236 million in unpaid water bills across about 41,000 active delinquent accounts, prompting council scrutiny over collections, affordability, and a possible $150 million write-off; Midtown mold complaints add a tenant-safety dimension.