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As the world honors the presidential legacy, humanitarian and peacemaking achievements of Jimmy Carter, we explore on “City Lights” his lifelong interest in the arts and humanities. Today’s show combines […]

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People across the nation and the world are remembering President Jimmy Carter. The 39th president of the United States died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 […]

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Jimmy Carter already had drawn months of media scrutiny as a devout Southern Baptist running for president. Then the 1976 Democratic nominee brought up sex and sin as he explained his […]

West of downtown Atlanta, affordable housing community debuts Josh Green Mon, 12/30/2024 - 13:09 West of downtown Atlanta, near the intersection of interstates 285 and 20, a residential project has officially opened that helps address the city’s need for affordable senior living options, according to project leaders.  

Three-story Juanita H. Gardner Village consists of 108 apartments for residents age 55 and older at 3650 Bakers Ferry Road, just outside the I-285 loop near Cascade Family Skating.

The project was named for Juanita H. Gardner, a lifelong public servant, educator, and leader in the Adamsville community where the senior housing complex is located.

Overview of the 108-unit, three-story complex. Courtesy of Atlanta Housing

The $26.7 million Atlanta Housing project features perks such as fitness and business centers, laundry facilities, elevators, and easy access to three MARTA bus lines (73, 165, and 856).  

All units are being offered for rent at rates capped at 60 percent of the area median income, according to Invest Atlanta officials. Nearby retail, medical facilities, and churches are also cited as being highlights of the location.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the village project with Atlanta Housing officials and Mayor Andre Dickens was held earlier this month.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Timshel Development Group, CRN Development, Gateway Development Corporation, and Hill Tide Development are also cited as partners in the project.

The 3650 Bakers Ferry Road complex's location near the junction of interstates 20 and 285. Google Maps

The project was financed through the AH-Invest Atlanta Co-Investment Fund, Invest Atlanta tax-exempt bonds, and 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Atlanta Housing, one of the largest housing authorities in the nation, provides or facilitates affordable housing for almost 27,000 households today, or roughly 45,000 people, per agency leaders.

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The 3650 Bakers Ferry Road complex's location near the junction of interstates 20 and 285. Google Maps

Overview of the 108-unit, three-story complex. Courtesy of Atlanta Housing

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From WABE Local News:

Georgia politicians, leaders and activists are voicing their admiration for the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100. Carter was […]

Images: East Atlanta development site undergoes price slice Josh Green Mon, 12/30/2024 - 11:32 The team behind a proposed single-family home development near East Atlanta Village is shedding new light on what the project could become (with discounted pricing) on currently vacant acreage.

Marketed as being in the heart of East Atlanta Village and walkable to all that entails (prepare to trek uphill), the 513 Maynard Ave. property came to market last month with Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta, asking $1.7 million. The 1.7-acre site in question is in a section of the city divided by Interstate 20 a couple of generations ago.

According to Keller Williams broker Jeni Thomas, the acreage has recently been discounted by $400,000 to $1.3 million.

Looking west across the 513 Maynard Ave. site in question, toward downtown and Midtown. Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta

Thomas also shed light on what development plans for the site entail—should another developer decide to take the project on.

Site plans call for a cove of eight houses tucked off Lamon Avenue. According to Thomas, each home would include four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a separate flex space or office in a hair over 2,800 square feet.

Thomas says those products, in that location, would be fetch between $850,000 and $875,000 right now.

“We have a professional feasibility test to show this,” Thomas noted via email.

Example of housing proposed in current listings for 513 Maynard Ave. Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta/FMLS

Looking southwest across the East Atlanta acreage, with I-20 at right. Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta

Today, the site is woods in a residential section of East Atlanta, about .7 miles from the EAV flank that includes Argosy, The Earl, and other attractions. It’s billed as being a rare new-construction opportunity for the area.

“Near immediate access” to I-20—westbound, at least—is called a highlight of the location. Ditto for proximity to everywhere from Summerhill to Cabbagetown, per listings.

In terms of Walk Score ratings, the site’s “somewhat walkable” Walk Score of 53 fares best, followed by the so-so 41 Transit Score and 36 Bike Score. Another metric called the Sound Score—calculated by the HowLoud platform—reflects the nearby interstate, coming in at a “loud” 66.

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According to listings, architectural plans, a land disturbance permit, and City of Atlanta tree recompose (essentially a fine for removing healthy trees, with funding used to plant and maintain other trees) would be included with the land sale.  

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Arts Atlanta:

Former president Jimmy Carter died on December 29, leaving a legacy across the arts in Georgia and throughout the country. :: When President Jimmy Carter passed away December 29 at the age of 100, the world didn’t just lose a proud Georgian, a politician and a humanitarian. It lost a man for whom the arts...

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He projected authenticity not just through his actions, but also with his uniform.

From WABE Politics News:

Throughout his lifetime, Jimmy Carter held many titles: 39th president of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize winner, philanthropist, humanitarian, artist – and writer. In his role as an author, […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Brad James stars in Nothing Even Matters, currently streaming on Peacock. The film follows Travis Boyd, played James, who is paroled after being unfairly convicted. The fast-paced thriller leads to a web of crime and murder as James’ character seeks ways to discover the truth.  James recently spoke with ADW to share thoughts on his new … Continued

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When history is written by the victor, the truth often gets lost, and many people’s stories are buried. A new podcast aims to uncover the full story of one of Georgia’s ugliest truths and honor the memory of the people affected. 1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and its Aftermath, a production of the Atlanta History...

From the Saporta Report:

As we prepare for Georgia’s 2025 Legislative Session, GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students is working on the policy agenda we’ll use in our advocacy. A trend is clear: Life these days is extremely expensive, and families of all income levels are struggling to afford even basic necessities. For the parents of young […]

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Every week, ArtsATL asks a member of the Atlanta arts community to share 11 things on their mind. We hope you enjoy getting to know these people better. The daughter of two artists — a dancer and a musician — Annalee is a creator, choreographer, director and educator based in Atlanta. Her choreography has been commissioned and...

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Jimmy Carter’s memorial journey will end at his house in the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, where he grew up on a peanut farm. That is where his wife, Rosalynn, […]

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From the New York Times:

He wasn’t just prolific, publishing 32 books. His output also showed an unusual range that included memoirs and forays into historical fiction and even poetry.

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Mr. Carter witnessed a shift from what had been a solidly Democratic South to one that Republicans, supported by white voters and particularly evangelicals, came to dominate.

From the New York Times:

Tras ascender de las granjas de Georgia a la Casa Blanca, supervisó los históricos acuerdos de paz de Camp David, pero su único mandato fue entorpecido por problemas internos y externos.

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The former president had kicked off his campaign for Georgia governor at Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta. On Sunday, workers and patrons at the bar raised a glass in his honor.

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The former president, who served aboard submarines as a young naval officer, was “in awe” when he learned the capabilities of the U.S.S. Jimmy Carter.