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Campus Edge tenants urge council to pressure new owner to honor leases, warn of possible homelessness
Summary
Tenants and student residents of Campus Edge (950 Hudson Road) told the council they were not adequately informed of a rezoning and potential demolition, demanded the new owner honor 2025‑26 leases and said short notice would create housing insecurity for students and other residents.
Dozens of speakers asked the City Council on Wednesday to intervene after tenants at Campus Edge apartments said they learned only weeks ago that the property is slated for redevelopment and that a new owner has indicated it will not honor current leases past July.
‘‘This was dumped on us at the absolute last minute,’’ said Raven McGuire, a resident who lives near the Marietta‑Kennesaw campus. ‘‘We were told yes, and then later told no. I have to find new housing, work and school in a matter of weeks.’’
Residents described a mix of full‑time workers, students and people without family support. They said the management company and the prospective buyer, Campus Realty Advisors, had not…
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