A new report from Georgia State University reveals more than 4,600 people, 1,635 children in DeKalb County are without stable housing—many living in extended-stay hotels and paying more than average rental costs. The release of the study comes as Governor Brian Kemp announced a $50 million initiative addressing homelessness in Georgia.

For a special themed show focusing on homelessness in DeKalb County, “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott talked with co-leaders from Georgia State University’s Center on Health and Homelessness, who co-authored the study. Scott then talked with leaders of two local organizations working to address homelessness in DeKalb County.

Guests included:

Shannon Self-Brown, a distinguished university professor in the School of Public Health

April Ballard, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health

Greg White, the executive director of A Home for Everyone in DeKalb

Andrea Brantley, the executive director of Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb

Wanda Hunter, the program manager for Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb

Lastly, civil rights activist Claudette Colvin has died. She died on Tuesday at the age of 86. At the age of 15, back on  March 2, 1955, Colvin was arrested and charged for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated public bus to a white person, despite already being seated in the back of the bus, in the area designated for Black people. Ashley Roseboro of the Claudette Colvin Foundation talks more about Colvin’s life and legacy.

<a href="https://news.gsu.edu/2026/01/07/a-hidden-housing-crisis-gsu-researchers-document-families-living-in-extended-stay-hotels/">A new report</a> from Georgia State University reveals more than 4,600 people, 1,635 children in DeKalb County are without stable housing&mdash;many living in extended-stay hotels and paying more than average rental costs. The release of the study comes as Governor Brian Kemp announced<a href="https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-14/gov-kemp-announces-affordability-infrastructure-workforce-priorities-eggs"> a $50 million initiative</a> addressing homelessness in Georgia.
For a special themed show focusing on homelessness in DeKalb County, &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; program host Rose Scott talked with co-leaders from Georgia State University&rsquo;s Center on Health and Homelessness, who co-authored the study. Scott then talked with leaders of two local organizations working to address homelessness in DeKalb County.
Guests included:
<a href="https://publichealth.gsu.edu/profile/shannon-self-brown/">Shannon Self-Brown</a>, a distinguished university professor in the School of Public Health
<a href="https://publichealth.gsu.edu/profile/april-ballard/">April Ballard</a>, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health
<a href="https://www.ahomeforeveryoneindekalb.org/post/a-home-for-everyone-in-dekalb-welcomes-gregory-white-as-executive-director">Greg White</a>, the executive director of A Home for Everyone in DeKalb
<a href="https://www.familypromisenfd.org/copy-of-staff">Andrea Brantley</a>, the executive director of Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb
<a href="https://www.familypromisenfd.org/copy-of-staff">Wanda Hunter</a>, the program manager for Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb
Lastly, civil rights activist Claudette Colvin has died. She died on Tuesday at the age of 86. At the age of 15, back on&nbsp; March 2, 1955, Colvin was arrested and charged for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated public bus to a white person, despite already being seated in the back of the bus, in the area designated for Black people. <a href="https://www.claudettecolvinfoundation.com/news/claudette-colvin-joins-cbs-morning-as-a-part-of-lead-national-correspondent-david-begnauds-how-are-you-now-series">Ashley Roseboro</a> of the <a href="https://www.claudettecolvinfoundation.com/about">Claudette Colvin Foundation</a> talks more about Colvin&rsquo;s life and legacy.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.