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Atlanta man killed during homeless encampment clearing

Jason Weisberger
Jan 18, 2025
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Atlanta Public Works killed an unhoused person with a city vehicle during a camp clearing. While tragic, it sounds like the agency doesn't even know what happened.

The man died as the Atlanta Department of Public Works cleared an encampment on Auburn Avenue, said Kim Rankins, director of the department.

It is not clear what ty…

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