Sen. Vincent Fort to Join Peoplestown Residents at City Hall for All Night Sleep In Protest

ATLANTA (October 22, 2015)  |  Sen. Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) will attend an all night sleep in protest to support the Atlanta neighborhood of Peoplestown, TODAY, October 22, 2015 beginning at 6:30 p.m., encouraging City Hall to find a suitable solution for residents that doesn’t displace them or destroy their homes. Although city officials have agreed to abandon plans to demolish 93-year-old Ms. Mattie Jackson’s home, other residents still face similar challenges with no plans to leave the community they helped create.

A press conference will be held at the conclusion of the event on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10 a.m.

WHAT:             Peoplestown All Night Sleep In Protest and Press Conference

WHEN:            Thursday, October 22, 2015

Sleep In Protest beginning at 6:30 p.m. lasting until 10 a.m. Press Conference on Friday

WHERE:          Atlanta City Hall

68 Mitchell St SW

Atlanta, GA 30316

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For Immediate Release:
October 22, 2015

For Information Contact:

Adam Sweat, Acting Director
Adam.sweat@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028