Atlanta Property Owner Battles Squatters to Build Affordable Housing

David Morris fights to evict squatters from his land, a crucial step towards his goal of developing affordable housing.

David Morris, an Atlanta property owner, has been struggling for years to evict up to 30 squatters from his nine-acre lot, hindering his plans to build affordable housing.
Morris, who initially allowed four individuals to live on the property rent-free, faced an increase in squatters during the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbated by eviction moratoriums.
Despite spending thousands on cleanup and facing a $190,000 lawsuit from a squatter, Morris recently obtained a writ of possession to reclaim his land.
The squatters include activists from the 'Stop Cop City' movement, who were evicted by police last year.
Morris plans to secure the property with fencing and 'No Trespassing' signs before starting the affordable housing project.