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Cobb County considers trespass and "no camping" ordinance; commissioners debate enforcement and resources for unhoused residents
Summary
Cobb County deputies proposed new language Oct. 28 to prohibit unauthorized camping and to strengthen trespass enforcement, triggering an extended policy discussion about notice, property-owner responsibilities and services for unhoused residents.
Deputy Chief Ben Cohen presented proposed language for Chapter 86 to clarify and expand prohibitions on unauthorized entry, camping and littering on private or public property. The proposed text would make it unlawful to camp, sleep, reside, store personal property or otherwise occupy private property without written permission from the owner, lessee or lawful occupant; it also would prohibit throwing debris on public or private property.
Cohen told the Board the…
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