Atlanta was under scrutiny in the first half of the year as it prepared to host the FIFA World Cup. The city's past shortcomings were being compared to its current efforts to care for its neighbors.

However, Atlanta was able to rise to the occasion. This was due in part to the collaboration between nonprofits, city officials, and other organizations that had already been working together to address community issues.

The city had been laying the foundation for initiatives to address homelessness, including programs like Lift 1.0 and Downtown Rising. Further details about these efforts are available from the source.