The City of Atlanta this morning cleared several tents from the Woodruff Park area in downtown Atlanta. A television show is filming in the area now. The two events are not connected, the Atlanta Police Department said. In a statement, the department said that officers “conducted a successful operation this morning shortly after 6 a.m. to enforce an urban camping ordinance prohibiting tents on city sidewalks.” Seven tents were removed. “Officers assisted several individuals in seeking appropriate shelter in cooperation with United Way representatives who were also on hand. There were no arrests or incidents as a result of… >>

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