[David1502]

[QUOTE=AtlMidtowner;4408499]

I spent quite a bit of time to locate a homeless shelter in Cobb, to find out there is not real one there. QUOTE]

I am not sure you are correct in your assesment that there is no homeless shelter in Cobb County. Years ago, I had some dealings with the Elizabeth Inn, a homeless shelter located on the north side of Marietta at the intersection of US 41 (Cobb Parkway) and Highway 5/Canton Rd. The Elizabeth Inn is a part of MUST Ministries, the umbrella organization for most social service ministries in Cobb.

Something to keep in mind is that outside of the true "Downtown" or urban core of a metro area (nor just Atlanta) it is unusual to see homeless shelters. There are many reasons for this. First of all, the downtown has greater accessibility to services, (e.g. Grady Hospital) and public transit (MARTA) as well as greater job opportunities. Keep in mind, many of the homeless are working during the day, but are not making enough to cover housing. Most shelters require those staying there to leave in the morning to either work or walk the streets.

Cobb County is no different from other suburban counties when it comes to providing shelters for the homeless. You don't see a network of shelters in Downtown Decatur, Douglasville, Lawrenceville or Roswell. I.E. No need to single out Cobb in this area. Apparently you have a personal animus towards Cobb and are seeking to express that.