schools
DeKalb County opens resource center to assist homeless residents
By Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
DeKalb County announced it has opened a new resource center in south DeKalb designed to connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, employment and health services.
The DeKalb Day Center, located at the New Life Community Alliance campus at 3552 Flat Shoals Road in Decatur, will serv...
Key takeaway The DeKalb Day Center, located at the New Life Community Alliance campus at 3552 Flat Shoals Road in Decatur, will serv...
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The opening of the DeKalb Day Center brings a much-needed resource to the area, particularly for residents of nearby Atlanta , which is surrounded by DeKalb County. As the City of Homes, Atlanta has its own unique set of challenges, including a growing homeless population. The DeKalb Day Center's centralized approach to providing housing, employment, and health services could serve as a model for other local governments, including Atlanta's. The center's location in south DeKalb also highlights the need for regional cooperation in addressing homelessness, as individuals in need often cross city and county lines to access services. With Atlanta Public Schools serving the City of Atlanta, it will be worth watching how the school district and the city government respond to the needs of homeless students and families, and whether they will partner with the DeKalb Day Center to provide support.
About this story
Original reporting by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) . The Atlanta surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: schools ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The Atlanta stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering schools and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? DeKalb County announced it has opened a new resource center in south DeKalb designed to connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, employment and health services.
The DeKalb Day Center, located at the New Life Community Alliance campus at 3552 Flat Shoals Road in Decatur, will serv...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 21, 2026 by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) and curated for The Atlanta readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods). To learn more about how The Atlanta selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more schools coverage from The Atlanta, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More schools →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter