Macon shopping center owner shares frustration with 'Tent City'
41NBC News - 2024-04-11T04:02:35.000Z

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A shopping center owner in Macon is expressing frustration over what he calls a “Tent City” behind his properties. According to owner Eli Mazon, between 100 and 150 homeless people live there. He claims they have damaged his properties. However, those living in the encampment say they’re safe and friendly, and just want to be left alone. “We

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