
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff says a bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress includes provisions designed to crack down on large corporations buying up single-family homes and driving up housing costs for families in Georgia.

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff says a bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress includes provisions designed to crack down on large corporations buying up single-family homes and driving up housing costs for families in Georgia.

Finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for many families in Chattooga County as rent prices continue to rise while wages struggle to keep pace with the cost of living.

State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome, says rising housing costs are one of the biggest threats facing Georgia families and argues that lawmakers must act to protect homeownership opportunities across the state.

For many families in Chattooga County, housing is still considered “more affordable than the big cities” — but that doesn’t mean it feels affordable on a local paycheck.