Everyone donned red knit hats to deliver a group statement about our move to Peachtree and Pine. We will be staying there in solidarity with Task Force for the Homeless until we find another public space to occupy, or all of us get evicted together, whichever comes first.
Dave Sloane from Gateway pointed out that the threatened eviction of Task Force means that Gateway must shut down the only emergency shelter for women and children in Atlanta. “These women have nothing but a folding chair and a mat on a concrete floor, and they are about to lose that.”
Eva Cardenas made a statement on behalf of GLAHR in solidarity with Occupy Atlanta. GLAHR is teaching workshops in the park this afternoon, and brought tamales to share with those present.
Occupy Atlanta is making repairs to the 4th floor of Peachtree and Pine, and could use donations of construction materials as well as skilled help.
