Atlanta Evictions Top 10,000 (Courts Overwhelmed)
Key Takeaways Atlanta is experiencing a surge in eviction filings, surpassing 10,000 cases in a single month, overwhelming local courts. Over 11,000 households were affected by evictions in June 2023, with disproportionate impacts on Black and Brown communities. The city has recorded more than 72,600 eviction filings in six months, causing a severe legal backlog and threatening investor confidence. Mounting Pressure on Atlanta's Housing and Legal Systems Atlanta stands on the edge of a housing disaster. In one month, eviction filings have exploded , slamming past 10,000, leaving courts crippled , trapped beneath an avalanche of desperate cases. Over 11,000 households saw eviction in June 2023 alone, the majority in Black and Brown communities, amplifying displacement and ruin . With more than 72,600 filings in just six months, the city faces a terrifying backlog, stretching legal systems , and investor confidence, to a breaking point. Eviction Wave Overwhelms Atlanta Courts and Com...