Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced an immediate pause on evictions and residential water shutoffs through January 31, 2026, as federal SNAP funding faces a temporary lapse.
The initiative, known as “ATL CARES,” is designed to protect vulnerable residents who may lose access to food assistance. Under the order, city housing agencies are directed to suspend evictions for non-payment, and the Department of Watershed Management is prohibited from cutting off residential water service.
Mayor Dickens emphasized that the move ensures “no resident should go hungry or lose their home because of federal inaction.” The city is also partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to provide emergency food assistance while federal support remains uncertain.
