Occupy Atlanta sets up camp at Peachtree-Pine shelter
After stays at Woodruff Park and near King Center, group settles on controversial property
Occupy Atlanta protesters have found a new home: The Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless’ massive shelter at the corner of Peachtree and Pine streets. Via the AJC:
The fourth floor of the shelter was unused until recently, said Sara Amis, a spokeswoman for Occupy Atlanta. On Saturday night, a number of occupiers stayed on that floor. Now, more could move in, she said.
“It’s a little rough but we’ve been cleaning it and getting it ready,” she said Sunday. “Our primary goal is to have somewhere for people to sleep.”
This is gonna get interesting. Task force officials are currently engaged in a bitter lawsuit with City Hall and downtown boosters — one which could result in the group’s eviction from the massive shelter.