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State and local governments around the country are distributing billions of dollars in emergency rental assistance as part of a nationwide program. But housing advocates say some are imposing a rule that’s against federal law and could exclude tenants who are immigrants. The requirement is included in Georgia among Cobb County’s list of necessary information for rental assistance. The county asks for documents, like a signed lease and an overdue rent notice, to ensure applicants are at risk of losing housing. Then, tenants also have to give a social security number. That last qualification is the problem, said Kate Walz, an attorney with the National Housing Law Project. ....
ASU President appointed to COVID Council by Georgia DPH ASU President, Marion Fedrick. (Source: ASU) By Kim McCullough | March 4, 2021 at 12:40 PM EST - Updated March 4 at 12:40 PM ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Marion Ross Fedrick, President of Albany State University has been appointed to Georgiaâs COVID-19 Health Equity Council, the school announced Thursday. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) said they created this council to help DPH increase the effectiveness of its public health programs statewide, ensure equity in COVID-19 vaccination distribution and administration, and improve outreach and communication within Georgia communities most affected by COVID-19. âI am honored to serve and support this critical initiative. It is important to the health of our region that we have sufficient information and data to support our decisions regarding COVID-19 vaccination opportunities. While some people have expressed concerns about the safety o ....