Metro Atlanta's Housing Crisis: Ossoff Sheds Light on Renters' Struggles

On Monday, Senator Jon Ossoff met with Georgia renters Shana Brooks-Wilhite and Patrick Colson-Price in his Midtown office to discuss housing issues. His recent investigation targets out-of-state corporations owning homes, suspected of escalating local housing costs. Average rent in Atlanta hovers around $1,900, while single-family home rentals often command even higher prices. Many renters face challenges with distant landlords, hindering timely repairs and management responses. Brooks-Wilhite, a veteran, recounted her ordeal with a gas leak, while Colson-Price highlighted dangers from glass in their backyard. Esther Graff-Radford, an attorney representing distressed renters, asserted that profit motives overshadow tenant safety. Ossoff encouraged public feedback on housing difficulties as he prepares for re-election in 2026. Stories of mismanagement continue to flood his office.